The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)

€ 35,100
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) Golf Convertible GTI
€ 28,400
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 BMT.
Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
101.5
167.6
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
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 BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.62 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
207 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible GTI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI
16.56 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
31 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
38 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
444 mi
621 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
145.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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