The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 36,700
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,900
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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 1.4 TSI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3190 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.27 %
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
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
23.76 lb/hp
21.55 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
47 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
47 mpg
45 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
657 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
684 mi
657 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
102.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 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
717 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data