The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
€ 25,000

€ 30,300

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56
70.2
80.5
58
71.9
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
58 in
101.5
167.2
99.9
168.8
167.2 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.91 %

General
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
30.02 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
579 mi
759 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
957 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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