The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 22,100
€ 26,200
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the New Beetle Convertible 1.4 and the New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo are absolutely identical. Both are 162.6 inches long, 67.8 inches wide and 59.1 inches tall.
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
59.1
67.8
74.7
59.1
67.8
74.7
67.8 in
Width
67.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59.1 in
Height
59.1 in
99.1
162.6
99.1
162.6
162.6 in
Length
162.6 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4050 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.2 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
9C
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
*AWU*
2
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
74 hp
148 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
93 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
99 mph
Maximum Speed
126 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
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
40.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.69 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
40.24 lb/hp
21.69 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
33 mpg
29 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
417 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
482 mi
417 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
155.3 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
134.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
880 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
