The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 24,700
€ 22,100
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the New Beetle Convertible 2.0 and the New Beetle Convertible 1.4 are absolutely identical. Both are 162.6 inches long, 67.8 inches wide and 59.1 inches tall.
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
59.1
67.8
74.7
59.1
67.8
74.7
67.8 in
Width
67.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59.1 in
Height
59.1 in
99.1
162.6
99.1
162.6
162.6 in
Length
162.6 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
3102 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.97 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
9C
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*BCA*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
113 hp
74 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
127 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
127 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
40.24 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
27.45 lb/hp
40.24 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
33 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
27 mpg
33 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
34 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
482 mi
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
388 mi
482 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
166.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
