The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,600
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 29,700
 VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (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 TSI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (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 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.24 %
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

General

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

Engine

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 hp
138 hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
141 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.3 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
15.84 lb/hp
24.3 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
52 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
759 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
455 mi
759 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
142.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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