The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 28,600
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 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 DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.67 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.42 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
25.56 lb/hp
29.42 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
39 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
50 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
560 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
560 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
115.6 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1045 lb
Maximum Payload
820 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data