The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 37,100
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible GTI
€ 27,300
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches 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 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.7 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.6
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
167.6 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.85 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

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
6-speed manual 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
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
217 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

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

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible GTI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
36 mpg
41 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
526 mi
589 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
109.9 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
123.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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