The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 25,400
€ 30,600
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3278 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.52 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
9C
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CPL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
207 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
108 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
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30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.84 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
15.84 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
29 mpg
31 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
38 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
455 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
428 mi
455 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
142.1 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
151.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
844 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
