The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)

€ 24,700
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10) New Beetle Convertible 2.0
€ 30,900
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10)
99.1
162.6
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
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
3371 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.98 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)

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
6-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
113 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
127 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
127 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle Convertible 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.78 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
27.45 lb/hp
22.78 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
49 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
27 mpg
49 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
42 mpg
34 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
712 mi
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
388 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
166.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 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
840 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data