The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 25,400
€ 30,600
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 5.9 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI.
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3278 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.09 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
9C
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
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 1.9 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*CPL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
104 hp
207 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.84 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
30.23 lb/hp
15.84 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
43 mpg
31 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
50 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
455 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
621 mi
455 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
142.1 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
113.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
844 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
