The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
€ 31,900

€ 27,300

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 BMT is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
58
71.2
79.6
58
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
100
168.4
99.9
168.8
168.4 in
Length
168.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.31 %

General
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
16
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.33 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
15.05 lb/hp
21.33 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
41 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
589 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
526 mi
589 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
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).
109.9 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
123.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
858 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data