The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 30,300

€ 23,800

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
58
71.9
79.6
58
71.2
79.6
71.9 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58 in
Height
58 in
99.9
168.8
100
168.4
168.8 in
Length
168.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.39 %

General
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Performance
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.87 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.42 lb/hp
29.87 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
40 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
579 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
579 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
818 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data