The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,900
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 32,200
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.94 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
49 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
712 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
526 mi
712 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
123.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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