The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 25,400
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 25,400
 VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT is 4.6 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI.
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
70.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
99.1
162.6
167.2 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.16 %
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

General

Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
1K
Generation
9C
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 BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
29.57 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
43 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
621 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data