The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 27,800

€ 28,000

€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 2 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI.
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
56
70.2
80.5
58
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
101.5
167.2
100
168.4
167.2 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
3261 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.72 %

General
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
120 hp
138 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.04 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
27.18 lb/hp
24.04 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
542 mi
610 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
115.2 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
972 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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