The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 29,700
€ 21,900
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.74 %
General
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.42 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
24.3 lb/hp
29.42 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
39 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
560 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
560 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
115.6 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
820 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
