The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 25,400
€ 31,900
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 BMT.
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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 1.6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.15 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CUL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
217 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
108 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.05 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
15.05 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
29 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
38 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
526 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
428 mi
526 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
123.1 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
151.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
