The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 31,600
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,900
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 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 TSI BMT (14 - 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 TSI BMT
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.14 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

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 dual clutch 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
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
217 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.05 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
24.68 lb/hp
15.05 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
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
526 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
670 mi
526 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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).
123.1 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
104.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 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
981 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data