The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,500
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 30,600
 VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI and the Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 167.2 inches long, 70.2 inches wide and 56 inches tall.
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
167.2 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
1K
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 manual transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
56 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
48 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
814 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
542 mi
814 mi
Golf 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).
86.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data