The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
€ 21,900
€ 37,100
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Golf Convertible GTI.
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible GTI
58
71.2
79.6
55.7
70.2
80.5
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58 in
Height
55.7 in
100
168.4
101.5
167.6
168.4 in
Length
167.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible GTI
3060 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.78 %
General
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible GTI
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 GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
217 hp
Golf Convertible GTI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible GTI
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible GTI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible GTI
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29.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
29.42 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
39 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
560 mi
Range
526 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
560 mi
526 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
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).
123.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
115.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
820 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
