The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)

€ 22,800
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 45,200
 VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) Golf Convertible R
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200

ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer, an inch wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Golf Convertible R.
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible R
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
70.2
80.5
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
101.5
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
483 lb
13.57 %
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)

General

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible R
16
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
261 hp
Golf Convertible R
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible R

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible R
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
29 mpg
Golf Convertible R
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
417 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
633 mi
417 mi
Golf Convertible R
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).
155.3 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
Golf Convertible R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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