The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

€ 33,100
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 25,900
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
71.9 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 (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
168.8 in
Length
167.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.2 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

General

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
16
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
120 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
15.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.75 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
15.28 lb/hp
26.75 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
534 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
534 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
121.2 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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