The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
€ 29,200

€ 45,200

€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Golf Convertible R.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible R
58
71.9
79.6
55.3
70.2
80.5
71.9 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58 in
Height
55.3 in
99.9
168.8
101.5
168
168.8 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible R
3201 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.03 %

General
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible R
16
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
261 hp
Golf Convertible R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible R
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible R
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf Convertible R
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21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.63 lb/hp
13.63 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
29 mpg
Golf Convertible R
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
417 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
417 mi
Golf Convertible R
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).
155.3 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
Golf Convertible R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible R
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
833 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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