The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 27,800
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
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 DSG (11 - 15)
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
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3261 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
120 hp
108 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 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 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
47 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
542 mi
759 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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