The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 28,600
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,200
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.9 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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
167.2 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.54 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
25.56 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
49 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
712 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1045 lb
Maximum Payload
869 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data