The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

€ 30,600
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,800
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.7 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
100
168.7
167.2 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.73 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

General

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
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 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
217 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
35 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
503 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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).
128.7 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
712 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data