The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 26,700
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 2 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI.
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 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 BMT (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 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 BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.67 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.36 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
25 lb/hp
31.36 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
697 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
100.7 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data