The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
€ 26,200
€ 29,000
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 6.2 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
59.1
67.8
74.7
58.7
71.7
79.6
67.8 in
Width
71.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
58.7 in
99.1
162.6
100
168.7
162.6 in
Length
168.7 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.28 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 1.2 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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CYV*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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21.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.95 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
21.69 lb/hp
30.95 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
36 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
610 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
417 mi
610 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
106.1 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
155.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
840 lb
Maximum Payload
728 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
