The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 25,500
€ 22,100
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 5.9 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.4.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
58
71.2
79.6
59.1
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
100
168.4
99.1
162.6
168.4 in
Length
162.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.01 %
General
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
16
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
74 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Performance
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
▶ REPLAY
30.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
40.24 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
30.31 lb/hp
40.24 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
33 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
48 mpg
city
25 mpg
60 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
482 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
482 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
