The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
€ 26,600

€ 29,500

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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
71.9
79.6
56
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
99.9
168.8
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
3314 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.27 %

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 gas turbine compressor
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
158 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Performance
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
30.3 lb/hp
20.97 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
30 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
238 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
963 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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