The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 30,900
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,600
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 BMT.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 (13 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 BMT
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.73 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
16
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
123 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
44 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
645 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
645 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
100.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
840 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data