The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 25,400
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 33,100
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100

ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
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 BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.24 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

General

Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
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 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
217 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.28 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
29.57 lb/hp
15.28 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
518 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
125 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
807 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data