The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 Tiptronic (05 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 26,700
€ 33,800
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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 TSI BMT
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.97 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
9C
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*CUL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
113 hp
217 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
127 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
127 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
27.9 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
26 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
372 mi
Range
518 mi
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
372 mi
518 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 2.0
174.3 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
