The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)
€ 22,100
€ 29,000
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.25 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
9C
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
*CUU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
74 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
93 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
99 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
40.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
40.24 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
33 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
759 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
482 mi
759 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
134.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
880 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
