The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 27,700
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,100
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 2 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI.
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (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 BMT (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (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 BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3206 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.14 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
158 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
31.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
31.82 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
35 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
503 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data