The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 30,300
€ 24,700
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 2.0.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
58
71.9
79.6
59.1
67.8
74.7
71.9 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58 in
Height
59.1 in
99.9
168.8
99.1
162.6
168.8 in
Length
162.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3102 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.51 %
General
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
16
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5400 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Performance
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 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
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
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22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.42 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
27 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
44 mpg
city
20 mpg
57 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
388 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
388 mi
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
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).
166.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
166.7 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
