The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 45,200
€ 26,200
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Golf Convertible R
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4050 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
9.78 %
General
Golf Convertible R
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf Convertible R
261 hp
148 hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf Convertible R
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Golf Convertible R
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.69 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
21.69 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible R
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
29 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
417 mi
Golf Convertible R
417 mi
417 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
155.3 kWh
Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible R
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
