The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 27,300
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
167.2 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.93 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
31.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.87 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.76 lb/hp
29.87 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
40 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
712 mi
579 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
111.8 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
818 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data