The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 35,100
€ 24,700
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT is 6.3 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 2.0.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
58
71.9
79.6
59.1
67.8
74.7
71.9 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58 in
Height
59.1 in
99.9
168.8
99.1
162.6
168.8 in
Length
162.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
3369 lb
Curb Weight
3102 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.93 %
General
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
16
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUL*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5400 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
113 hp
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Performance
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
142 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
15.53 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
27 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
42 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
388 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
495 mi
388 mi
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
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).
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).
166.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
130.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
820 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
