The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,400
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 13) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 TSI is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)
71.2
79.6
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (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 TSI (13 - 13)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (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 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)

General

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
16
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
197 hp
108 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.3 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
16.64 lb/hp
30.3 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
55 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
47 mpg
39 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
795 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
455 mi
795 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
88.5 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
142.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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