The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 31,600
€ 26,100
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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.
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
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
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.08 %
General
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
138 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.67 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
24.68 lb/hp
23.67 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
46 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
670 mi
670 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
104.9 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
104.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
