The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

€ 28,000
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 27,800
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (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 DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (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
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.72 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

General

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
120 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.04 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
542 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
610 mi
542 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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