The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

€ 24,100
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 27,300
 VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 2 inches taller than the Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (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 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
168.4 in
Length
167.2 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
3206 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.94 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

General

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.76 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.29 lb/hp
31.76 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
42 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
712 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
503 mi
712 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
98.8 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
829 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data