The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 29,500
€ 21,900
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.67 %
General
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.42 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.97 lb/hp
29.42 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
39 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
560 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
542 mi
560 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
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).
115.6 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
820 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
