The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI (11 - 15)
€ 31,300
€ 25,000
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 2 inches taller than the Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
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
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.91 %
General
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.2 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
197 hp
104 hp
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Performance
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.02 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
16.84 lb/hp
30.02 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
37 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
438 mi
Range
579 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
438 mi
579 mi
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
147.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
