The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 28,600

€ 35,100

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
56
70.2
80.5
58
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
101.5
167.2
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 TSI BMT
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3369 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.68 %

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

7-speed dual clutch 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
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
25.56 lb/hp
15.53 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
34 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
34 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
495 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
495 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 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
1045 lb
Maximum Payload
820 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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