The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 28,000
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘ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.
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 DSG (13 - 14)
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
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.39 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.04 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.71 lb/hp
24.04 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
610 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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