The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

€ 45,200
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) Golf Convertible R
€ 32,100
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.3 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
58.7
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
55.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
101.5
168
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
100
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3415 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.02 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

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
5-speed manual 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Convertible R
261 hp
108 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible R

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.62 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
31.62 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
51 mpg
Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
51 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
45 mpg
36 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
743 mi
Golf Convertible R
417 mi
743 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).
94.6 kWh
Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 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
730 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data