The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

€ 28,500
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,700
 VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

General

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
104 hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.82 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
30.7 lb/hp
31.82 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
47 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
777 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
777 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 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).
90.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
895 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data