The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 35,100
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 32,500
 VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 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 DSG (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 DSG (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3369 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

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
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
148 hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
251 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
128 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
15.53 lb/hp
22.72 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
34 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
51 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
43 mpg
42 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
743 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
495 mi
743 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
94.6 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
130.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
820 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data