The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)

€ 31,600
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,900
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
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 DSG (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
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
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.03 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.78 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
24.68 lb/hp
22.78 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
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
49 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
670 mi
712 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
104.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 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
981 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data