The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

€ 27,700
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 34,700
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.7 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
100
168.7
167.2 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.45 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

General

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
727 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
96.7 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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