The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 32,400
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 29,900
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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 BMT.
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3190 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.86 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 hp
148 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
45 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
657 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
438 mi
657 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
147.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data