The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
€ 26,100

€ 27,700

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 2 inches taller than the Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Golf Convertible 1.6 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 2.0 TDI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.27 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.82 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
23.67 lb/hp
31.82 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
45 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
777 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
670 mi
777 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
90.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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