The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 35,100
€ 26,300
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.9 %
General
Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
207 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.36 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI
16.56 lb/hp
31.36 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
31 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
38 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
444 mi
697 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
145.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
