The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
€ 26,200

€ 28,400

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 1.4 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 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.28 %

General
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CZD*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
21.69 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
36 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
621 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
417 mi
621 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 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).
104.1 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
155.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
840 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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