The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 26,300

€ 26,700

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3261 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.67 %

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

7-speed dual clutch 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
*CZC*
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
123 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
122 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 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.36 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
44 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
35 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
633 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
697 mi
633 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
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
100.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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