The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 29,000
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, an inch 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 (13 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.2 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 (13 - 16)
100
168.4
167.2 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.39 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)

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 gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

384 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
20.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.71 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
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 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)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
961 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data