Volkswagen: VW Beetle, new beetles, convertible beetle

Question
Does VW make a convertible Beetle with a diesel engine?  If not, why?

Answer
Hi Linda,

The new beetles can be purchased with a diesel engine.  However, the old ones were never produced with such a motor.

The most likley cause is that there was not enough room in the engine compartment to put a diesel engine, and the cylinders are holizontally opposed, which would make it hard to get good fuel coverage.

Good Question.

Hope I helped you.

Ron