The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 35,100
€ 22,100
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 GTI is 5.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.4.
Golf Convertible GTI
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
55.7
70.2
80.5
59.1
67.8
74.7
70.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.7 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
167.6
99.1
162.6
167.6 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Convertible GTI
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.13 %
General
Golf Convertible GTI
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
1K
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible GTI
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
207 hp
74 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
207 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Performance
Golf Convertible GTI
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
146 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
40.24 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI
16.56 lb/hp
40.24 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible GTI
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
31 mpg
33 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
38 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
444 mi
482 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
145.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible GTI
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
