The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

€ 27,400
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,600
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

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 1.3 inches longer, an inch 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 DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
168.4 in
Length
167.2 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.39 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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

535 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
30.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
30.72 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
534 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
534 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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