The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
€ 33,700
€ 35,100
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Golf Convertible GTI.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
58.7
71.7
79.6
55.7
70.2
80.5
71.7 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.7 in
Height
55.7 in
100
168.7
101.5
167.6
168.7 in
Length
167.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.27 %
General
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
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 GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
207 hp
Golf Convertible GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible GTI
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible GTI
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
31 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
444 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
444 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
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).
145.8 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
719 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
