The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 Tiptronic (05 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 26,700
€ 23,300
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.6 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 1.6
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 1.6
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.84 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
9C
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*BFS*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
113 hp
101 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
127 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
127 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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27.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
27.9 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
26 mpg
31 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
372 mi
Range
444 mi
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
372 mi
444 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
174.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
