The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 28,000
€ 22,100
€ 28,000
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 is 5.9 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.4.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
58
71.2
79.6
59.1
67.8
74.7
71.2 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58 in
Height
59.1 in
100
168.4
99.1
162.6
168.4 in
Length
162.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.25 %
General
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
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
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
74 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Performance
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
120 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
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24.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
40.24 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.04 lb/hp
40.24 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
33 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
482 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
610 mi
482 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
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).
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
115.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
