The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 29,700
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,000
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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 (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3236 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.49 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
158 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
24.3 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
37 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
534 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
534 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
842 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data