The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
€ 25,900
€ 33,100
€ 25,900
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 1.4 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 TSI BMT.
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
56
70.2
80.5
58
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
101.5
167.2
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 TSI BMT
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.2 %
General
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
120 hp
217 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.28 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
26.75 lb/hp
15.28 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
518 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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).
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 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
957 lb
Maximum Payload
807 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
