The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)

€ 22,800
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 33,200
 VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15) Golf Convertible GTI
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT 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 BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
101.5
167.6
168.4 in
Length
167.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3380 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.99 %
VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)

General

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
207 hp
Golf Convertible GTI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible GTI

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible GTI

▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
29.57 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
31 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
450 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
633 mi
450 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
144 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
144 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data