The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
€ 33,100
€ 27,300
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
58
71.9
79.6
56
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
99.9
168.8
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 1.6 TDI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.39 %
General
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
104 hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Performance
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.76 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
15.28 lb/hp
31.76 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
42 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
712 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
712 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
807 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
