The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,600
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 27,300
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.52 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

General

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.33 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.71 lb/hp
21.33 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
41 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
589 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
961 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data