The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
€ 32,100

€ 27,300

€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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. The Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
71.7
79.6
58
71.9
79.6
71.7 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58 in
100
168.7
99.9
168.8
168.7 in
Length
168.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3415 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.55 %

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

5-speed manual 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 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
31.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.33 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
31.62 lb/hp
21.33 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
51 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
41 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
743 mi
Range
589 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
589 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
109.9 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 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
730 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data