The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 29,000
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,100
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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 TSI BMT
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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 (13 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3369 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.51 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

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

Engine

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
217 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.42 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
34 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
495 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
495 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
130.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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