The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

€ 26,600
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,800
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
71.9 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
168.8 in
Length
167.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

General

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
120 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
30.3 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
542 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
542 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
119.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
895 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data