The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

€ 37,100
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible GTI
€ 34,700
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.7 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.6
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
100
168.7
167.6 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.22 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

General

Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
217 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible GTI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.4 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI
15.29 lb/hp
23.4 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
36 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
526 mi
727 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
123.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
725 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data