The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,600
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,500
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 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 DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3161 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.57 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)

General

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
41 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
50 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
600 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
600 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
108 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
108 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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