The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
€ 21,900
€ 27,800
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 2 inches taller than the Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI.
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
58
71.2
79.6
56
70.2
80.5
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58 in
Height
56 in
100
168.4
101.5
167.2
168.4 in
Length
167.2 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
3060 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.16 %
General
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
16
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
120 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
29.42 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
39 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
560 mi
Range
542 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
560 mi
542 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
119.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
115.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
820 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
