The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 23,800
€ 28,100
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 2 inches taller than the Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3106 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.3 %
General
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
16
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
108 hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.7 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
29.87 lb/hp
30.7 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
777 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
579 mi
777 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
90.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
818 lb
Maximum Payload
1005 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
