The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI (11 - 15)
€ 27,300
€ 25,000
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
58
71.9
79.6
56
70.2
80.5
71.9 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58 in
Height
56 in
99.9
168.8
101.5
167.2
168.8 in
Length
167.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
3157 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.11 %
General
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
16
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.02 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.33 lb/hp
30.02 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
579 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
589 mi
579 mi
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
111.8 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
109.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
833 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
