2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Diesel vs. 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Diesel vs. 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - Front Left Comparison
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Diesel vs. 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - Rear Right Comparison
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Diesel vs. 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - Dashboard Comparison
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Diesel vs. 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - Side ComparisonWhat is the main difference between Beetle Convertible Diesel and Beetle Convertible?
These two Volkswagen Beetle Convertible models are two modifications of the same model with one major difference, the powertrain. First of all, the 2016 Beetle Convertible has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2013 Beetle Convertible Diesel gets 5 more mpg. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Man, FWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, FWD
- 1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$27,895 - $29,195
$25,490
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel
1.8L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
140 hp
170 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
28 MPG
24 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
41 MPG
31 - 33 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
32 MPG
27 - 28 MPG
Width
Width
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-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
71.2 in
71.2 in
Length
Length
168.4 in
168.4 in
Height
Height
58.0 in
58.0 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
99.9 in
100.0 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
83.3 ft2
83.3 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
4
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.3 in
39.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.3 in
41.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
55.3 in
55.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.6 in
37.6 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
31.4 in
31.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
43.1 in
43.1 in
Costs
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Diesel
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
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$2,050 - $2,200
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
-
-
Lease Due
Lease Due
-
-
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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