The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 26,200
€ 26,100
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.74 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
9C
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CFF*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
138 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
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21.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.67 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
21.69 lb/hp
23.67 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
46 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
670 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
417 mi
670 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
155.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
840 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
