The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)

€ 25,400
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 29,000
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.58 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)

General

Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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

535 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
30.13 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
41 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
47 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
600 mi
759 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
108 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
946 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data