The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 28,400

€ 29,900

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
58
71.2
79.6
56
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
100
168.4
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3201 lb
Curb Weight
3190 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %

General
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.63 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
45 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
657 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
657 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 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).
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).
98.5 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
833 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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