The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 45,200
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) Golf Convertible R
€ 27,300
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 45,200
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 R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
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
55.3 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
101.5
168
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
168 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.27 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

General

Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Convertible R
261 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible R
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible R

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
41 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
36 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf Convertible R
417 mi
589 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
155.3 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 R
155.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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