The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 28,000
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,600
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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.
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (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 2.0 TSI (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 2.0 TSI
3128 lb
Curb Weight
3278 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.58 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
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 BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
207 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
31 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
455 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
455 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
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).
142.1 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1038 lb
Maximum Payload
844 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data