The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 36,800

€ 24,100

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
58.7
71.7
79.6
58
71.2
79.6
71.7 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58 in
100
168.7
100
168.4
168.7 in
Length
168.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3206 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.45 %

General
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
158 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Performance
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
15.96 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
35 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
503 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
495 mi
503 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
130.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
703 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data