The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 24,700
€ 25,500
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 2.0 is 5.9 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3102 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.25 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*CUU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
113 hp
108 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
127 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
127 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.31 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
27.45 lb/hp
30.31 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
56 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
27 mpg
56 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
48 mpg
34 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
814 mi
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
388 mi
814 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
86.4 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
166.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
