The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 23,300
€ 24,100
€ 23,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The New Beetle Convertible 1.6 is 5.9 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI.
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Beetle Convertible 1.4 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 1.6
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3206 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.43 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Beetle Convertible 1.4 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 1.6
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
158 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
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30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.01 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
31 mpg
35 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
503 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
444 mi
503 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
145.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
