The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 45,200
€ 24,400
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI.
Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
55.3
70.2
80.5
58
71.2
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.3 in
Height
58 in
101.5
168
100
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3223 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.41 %
General
Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Convertible R
261 hp
104 hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.99 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
30.99 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf Convertible R
417 mi
727 mi
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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).
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 R
155.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
