The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)
€ 45,200
€ 29,400
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3278 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.87 %
General
Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Golf Convertible R
261 hp
197 hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf Convertible R
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Performance
Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
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13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.64 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
16.64 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
31 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
455 mi
Golf Convertible R
417 mi
455 mi
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
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).
142.1 kWh
Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
844 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
