The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 29,200

€ 28,600

€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3201 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.78 %

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
*CZC*
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
123 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 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
122 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.56 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.63 lb/hp
25.56 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
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
44 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
48 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
645 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
645 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
100.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 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
1045 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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