The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 32,500
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,200
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.9 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 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
167.2 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.79 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.72 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
610 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 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).
106.1 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data