The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

€ 31,900
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 29,700
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,900
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 BMT 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 BMT
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 BMT (14 - 16)
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 BMT
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.62 %
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

General

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
138 hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
52 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
759 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
526 mi
759 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 BMT
123.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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