The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 27,400

€ 24,400

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT and the Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 168.4 inches long, 71.2 inches wide and 58 inches tall.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
58
71.2
79.6
58
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58 in
Height
58 in
100
168.4
100
168.4
168.4 in
Length
168.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3223 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.86 %

General
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Performance
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.99 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
30.72 lb/hp
30.99 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
727 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
727 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
96.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data