The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 28,600
€ 25,400
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT is 4.6 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI.
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
56
70.2
80.5
59.1
67.8
74.7
70.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
167.2
99.1
162.6
167.2 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
1K
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
104 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Performance
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
25.56 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
43 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
621 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1045 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
