The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,100
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,400
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 TSI.
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (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 TSI DSG (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 TSI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
207 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

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