The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
€ 25,400
€ 33,100
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 6.3 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT.
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
59.1
67.8
74.7
58
71.9
79.6
67.8 in
Width
71.9 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
58 in
99.1
162.6
99.9
168.8
162.6 in
Length
168.8 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.19 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*CUL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
104 hp
217 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.28 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
30.23 lb/hp
15.28 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
43 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
518 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
621 mi
518 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
125 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
113.1 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
807 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
