The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)

€ 28,400
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,400
 VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI 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 BMT DSG (13 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI 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 BMT
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3201 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.12 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)

General

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
16
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.13 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.63 lb/hp
30.13 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
41 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
600 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
600 mi
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
108 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
108 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
833 lb
Maximum Payload
946 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data