The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)
€ 30,600

€ 29,000

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.42 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
city
45 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
759 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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