The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,900
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 35,100
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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 TSI BMT DSG
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 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 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 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 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3369 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.09 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG
143 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
34 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
495 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
526 mi
495 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG
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).
130.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
123.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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