The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
€ 26,000
€ 27,600
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 2 inches taller than the Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
58
71.2
79.6
56
70.2
80.5
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58 in
Height
56 in
100
168.4
101.5
167.2
168.4 in
Length
167.2 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
3236 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.07 %
General
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
158 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.48 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
534 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
534 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
842 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
