The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 32,500
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,800
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 2 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 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 (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.54 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.72 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
633 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
102.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI 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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data