The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 22,100
€ 21,900
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 New Beetle Convertible 1.4 is 5.9 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI.
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
59.1
67.8
74.7
58
71.2
79.6
67.8 in
Width
71.2 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
58 in
99.1
162.6
100
168.4
162.6 in
Length
168.4 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.68 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
9C
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
74 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
93 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
40.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.42 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
40.24 lb/hp
29.42 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
33 mpg
39 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
560 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
482 mi
560 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
115.6 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
134.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
880 lb
Maximum Payload
820 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
