The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 24,400
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 28,000
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
168.4 in
Length
167.2 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3223 lb
Curb Weight
3128 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.95 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
16
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.14 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
30.99 lb/hp
21.14 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
44 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
633 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
727 mi
633 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
102.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1038 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data