The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 45,200
€ 23,300
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Convertible R is 5.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 3.8 inches lower than the New Beetle Convertible 1.6.
Golf Convertible R
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
55.3
70.2
80.5
59.1
67.8
74.7
70.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.3 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
168
99.1
162.6
168 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Convertible R
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
527 lb
14.81 %
General
Golf Convertible R
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
1K
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible R
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf Convertible R
261 hp
101 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf Convertible R
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Performance
Golf Convertible R
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible R
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
31 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf Convertible R
417 mi
444 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible R
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
