The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 36,700
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,400
 VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
71.7 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
168.7 in
Length
167.2 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.54 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
23.76 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
47 mpg
46 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
670 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
684 mi
670 mi
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
96.6 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
102.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
717 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data