The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 36,700
€ 25,400
€ 36,700
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 6.2 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
10.61 %
General
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
16
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Performance
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
23.76 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
47 mpg
43 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
684 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
684 mi
621 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
102.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
717 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
