The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
€ 33,800

€ 31,600

€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
58
71.2
79.6
56
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
100
168.4
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
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.58 %

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
15.29 lb/hp
24.68 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
46 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
46 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
670 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
670 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 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
849 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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