The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 29,500
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 33,800
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 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 DSG (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 TSI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
217 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.97 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
542 mi
518 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 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).
125 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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