The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 26,000

€ 29,900

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 BMT.
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
3236 lb
Curb Weight
3190 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.42 %

General
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CZD*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.48 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
45 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
657 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
657 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
842 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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