The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 27,300
€ 25,400
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI is 4.6 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI.
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
56
70.2
80.5
59.1
67.8
74.7
70.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
167.2
99.1
162.6
167.2 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.81 %
General
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
1K
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Performance
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.76 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
43 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
712 mi
621 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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).
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).
113.1 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
