The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 31,700
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,100
 VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3276 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.21 %
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
16
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.7 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
22.14 lb/hp
30.7 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
777 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
579 mi
777 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
714 lb
Maximum Payload
1005 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data