The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 27,400
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,400
 VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) New Beetle Convertible 1.6
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 1.6.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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 1.6
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.63 %
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
16
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
101 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.6

Performance

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle Convertible 1.6

▶ REPLAY
30.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.66 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
30.72 lb/hp
30.66 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
29 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
48 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
428 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
428 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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).
151.6 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data