The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
€ 25,500

€ 33,700

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
58
71.2
79.6
58.7
71.7
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58 in
Height
58.7 in
100
168.4
100
168.7
168.4 in
Length
168.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.27 %

General
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
16
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
30.31 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
610 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
610 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
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).
106.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
719 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data