The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 25,000
€ 24,400
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 2 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI.
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
56
70.2
80.5
58
71.2
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
58 in
101.5
167.2
100
168.4
167.2 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3223 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.13 %
General
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.99 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
30.02 lb/hp
30.99 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
579 mi
727 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
957 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
