The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,900
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,400
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 DSG (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 DSG (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
3190 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

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

400 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
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.55 lb/hp
21.63 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
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
657 mi
621 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 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
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data