The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)
€ 32,200

€ 26,500

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3161 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.03 %

General
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.36 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.73 lb/hp
21.36 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
41 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
600 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
600 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
108 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
108 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
869 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data