The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 45,200
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) Golf Convertible R
€ 32,400
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
70.2
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.74 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

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 dual clutch 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
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf Convertible R
261 hp
207 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
140 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible R

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.03 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
16.03 lb/hp
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible R
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
30 mpg
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
36 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
438 mi
Golf Convertible R
417 mi
438 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).
147.7 kWh
Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 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
849 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data