The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 30,300

€ 30,600

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.42 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
56 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
48 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
814 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
814 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
86.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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