The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 28,000
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 29,200
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘ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 is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
168.4 in
Length
168.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.53 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.04 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
610 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
610 mi
610 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
106.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data