The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 26,700
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 33,800
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 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 BMT (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
217 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
25 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
518 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
125 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data