The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

€ 32,400
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 2 inches taller than the Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
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 1.4 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.39 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

General

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 hp
158 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
16.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
16.03 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
534 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
438 mi
534 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
147.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data