The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 25,900
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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.
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (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 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
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
3261 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.56 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

General

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

Engine

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
31.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.75 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.36 lb/hp
26.75 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
534 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
697 mi
534 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
121.2 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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