The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 28,000
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 30,600
 VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 2 inches taller than the Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (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 DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (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
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.04 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
56 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
48 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
814 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
610 mi
814 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data