The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 32,500
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,400
 VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT is 4.6 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI.
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
70.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
99.1
162.6
167.2 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.48 %
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

General

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
1K
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

Performance

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.72 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
43 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
43 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
621 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data