The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,200
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 34,800
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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 TSI 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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.89 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

General

New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CUL*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
217 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
35 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
503 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
417 mi
503 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 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).
128.7 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
155.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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