The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 25,500
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,200
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
168.4 in
Length
168.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.68 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG
16
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG

Performance

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG
112 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG

▶ REPLAY
30.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
30.31 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
49 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG
48 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
712 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
712 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG
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).
98.8 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
869 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data