The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)

€ 31,300
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 45,200
 VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) Golf Convertible R
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200

ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer, an inch wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Golf Convertible R.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible R
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13)
71.2
79.6
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
70.2
80.5
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
101.5
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible R
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.74 %
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)

General

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible R
16
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
197 hp
261 hp
Golf Convertible R
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible R

Performance

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible R
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible R

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
16.84 lb/hp
13.63 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
29 mpg
Golf Convertible R
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
37 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
417 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
438 mi
417 mi
Golf Convertible R
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).
155.3 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
147.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
Golf Convertible R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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