The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 23,300
€ 25,400
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.6 and the New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 162.6 inches long, 67.8 inches wide and 59.1 inches tall.
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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 1.6
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.56 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
9C
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*BSW*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.01 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
31 mpg
43 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
621 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
444 mi
621 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
145.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
