The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)

€ 30,300
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 45,200
 VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) Golf Convertible R
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200

ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Golf Convertible R.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible R
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
70.2
80.5
71.9 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
101.5
168
168.8 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible R
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.74 %
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)

General

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible R
16
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
261 hp
Golf Convertible R
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible R

Performance

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible R

▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.42 lb/hp
13.63 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
29 mpg
Golf Convertible R
44 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
417 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
417 mi
Golf Convertible R
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).
155.3 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
Golf Convertible R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible R
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data