The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

€ 31,000
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 29,500
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI.
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
71.7 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
168.7 in
Length
167.2 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
3276 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.12 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

General

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
158 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
31.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
31.5 lb/hp
20.97 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
542 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
633 mi
542 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
692 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data