The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

€ 26,200
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 34,700
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99.1
162.6
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.33 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

General

New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CUU*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.4 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
21.69 lb/hp
23.4 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
727 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
417 mi
727 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
155.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
840 lb
Maximum Payload
725 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data