The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
€ 32,400
€ 25,400
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 BMT.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI 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
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.58 %
General
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 hp
104 hp
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.13 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
16.03 lb/hp
30.13 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
41 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
438 mi
Range
600 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
438 mi
600 mi
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
108 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
147.7 kWh
108 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
946 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
