The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 27,300
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 27,400
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
100
168.4
167.2 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.45 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 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 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.72 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.76 lb/hp
30.72 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
53 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
48 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
712 mi
777 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data