The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 37,100
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible GTI
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 37,100
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
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 (15 - 16)
101.5
167.6
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
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
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.72 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

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
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
217 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible GTI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.36 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI
15.29 lb/hp
31.36 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
36 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
526 mi
697 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
123.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 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
981 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data