The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 33,200
€ 26,000
€ 33,200
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 GTI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI.
Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
55.7
70.2
80.5
58
71.2
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.7 in
Height
58 in
101.5
167.6
100
168.4
167.6 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
3380 lb
Curb Weight
3236 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.23 %
General
Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
1K
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
207 hp
158 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
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16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI
16.33 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
31 mpg
37 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
534 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
450 mi
534 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
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 GTI
144 kWh
121.2 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
842 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
