The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
€ 31,600
 VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
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
3406 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.81 %
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

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
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
138 hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
29.87 lb/hp
24.68 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
46 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
46 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
670 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
579 mi
670 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).
104.9 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 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
981 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data