The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 37,100
 VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible GTI
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100

ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Golf Convertible GTI.
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible GTI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (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
55.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.6
168.4 in
Length
167.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible GTI
3261 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.72 %
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)

General

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible GTI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
217 hp
Golf Convertible GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible GTI

Performance

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible GTI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible GTI

▶ REPLAY
31.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.36 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
526 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
697 mi
526 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
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).
123.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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