The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

€ 26,500
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,300
 VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 26,500
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 BMT 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 BMT
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)
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 BMT (13 - 16)
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 BMT
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
3161 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.27 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

General

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
712 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
712 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
108 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 BMT
108 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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