The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
€ 24,400
€ 45,200
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer, an inch wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Golf Convertible R.
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible R
58
71.2
79.6
55.3
70.2
80.5
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58 in
Height
55.3 in
100
168.4
101.5
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible R
3223 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.41 %
General
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible R
16
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
261 hp
Golf Convertible R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible R
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible R
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible R
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30.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
30.99 lb/hp
13.63 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
29 mpg
Golf Convertible R
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
55 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
417 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
727 mi
417 mi
Golf Convertible R
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).
155.3 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
Golf Convertible R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible R
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
