The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 33,800
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 28,600
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.24 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
123 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
122 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 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
44 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
645 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
645 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data