The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 25,900

€ 28,100

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI and the Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 167.2 inches long, 70.2 inches wide and 56 inches tall.
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56
70.2
80.5
56
70.2
80.5
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56 in
Height
56 in
101.5
167.2
101.5
167.2
167.2 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.2 %

General
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
1K
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 1.4 TSI
Golf 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
120 hp
108 hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.7 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
26.75 lb/hp
30.7 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
777 mi
Golf 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1005 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft




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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data