The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 25,400
 VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI is 5.9 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI.
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
71.2 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
99.1
162.6
168.4 in
Length
162.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
3261 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.59 %
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

General

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
16
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
31.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.36 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
43 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
697 mi
621 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
113.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
862 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data