The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)

€ 45,200
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) Golf Convertible R
€ 30,900
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
101.5
168
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
100
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.26 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Convertible R
261 hp
148 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Convertible R
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible R

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.78 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
22.78 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
49 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf Convertible R
417 mi
712 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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