The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 28,100
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,100
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf Convertible 2.0 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 2.0 TDI.
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (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 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
167.2 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.48 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

General

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
138 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.67 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
30.7 lb/hp
23.67 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
46 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
670 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 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).
104.9 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1005 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data