The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 36,700
€ 22,100
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.4.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
58.7
71.7
79.6
59.1
67.8
74.7
71.7 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
100
168.7
99.1
162.6
168.7 in
Length
162.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
538 lb
15.3 %
General
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
16
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
74 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Performance
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
122 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
▶ REPLAY
23.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
40.24 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
23.76 lb/hp
40.24 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
47 mpg
33 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
684 mi
Range
482 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
684 mi
482 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
134.5 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
102.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
717 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
