The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 27,800
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 23,500
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (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 DSG (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (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
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3261 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.67 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

General

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 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
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
120 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
27.18 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
542 mi
633 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
102.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
972 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data