The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
€ 24,400

€ 29,700

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3223 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.88 %

General
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
16
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.3 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
30.99 lb/hp
24.3 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
52 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
759 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
727 mi
759 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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