The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 25,900
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,900
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 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.26 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)

General

Golf Convertible 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
26.75 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
759 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 1.4 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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data