The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,100
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 27,700
 VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 BMT.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (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 BMT (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 BMT
3206 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.14 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

General

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
42 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
777 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
503 mi
777 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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