The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 26,200
€ 32,400
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.26 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CPL*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
207 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
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21.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.03 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
21.69 lb/hp
16.03 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
30 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
36 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
438 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
417 mi
438 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
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).
147.7 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
155.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
840 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
