The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 32,500
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,000
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3236 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.75 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
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
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
158 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

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

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
37 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
534 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
534 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
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).
121.2 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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