The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

€ 26,000
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 29,500
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
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
3314 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.32 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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

390 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.48 lb/hp
20.97 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
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
542 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
542 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).
119.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 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
963 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data