The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 35,100
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 30,900
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
71.2
79.6
71.9 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
100
168.4
168.8 in
Length
168.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3369 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)

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 dual clutch 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
142 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
15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.78 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
15.53 lb/hp
22.78 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
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
49 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
42 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
712 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
495 mi
712 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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
130.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 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
820 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data