The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 31,700
€ 25,400
€ 31,700
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 1.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
71.7
79.6
56
70.2
80.5
71.7 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
100
168.7
101.5
167.2
168.7 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
3276 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.14 %
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
6-speed manual 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 1400 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
123 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
22.14 lb/hp
29.57 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
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
46 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
670 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
579 mi
670 mi
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
96.6 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 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
714 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
