The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

€ 27,700
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,200
 VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 BMT is 4.6 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo.
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
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 BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4050 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.99 %
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

General

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
1K
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
117 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
31.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.69 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
31.82 lb/hp
21.69 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
29 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
45 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
417 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
417 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
155.3 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data