The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 37,100
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible GTI
€ 32,400
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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 2.0 TSI 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 2.0 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
217 hp
207 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible GTI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
15.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.03 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI
15.29 lb/hp
16.03 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible GTI
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
36 mpg
30 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
438 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
526 mi
438 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
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).
147.7 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
123.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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