The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 25,400
€ 24,100
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 2 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI.
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
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 BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3206 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.28 %
General
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
1K
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
158 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
30.13 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
41 mpg
35 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
600 mi
503 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
128.7 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
108 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
946 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
