The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 27,700
€ 26,300
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
56
70.2
80.5
58
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
101.5
167.2
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 1.6 TDI
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.48 %
General
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.36 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
31.82 lb/hp
31.36 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
42 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
697 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
