The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 22,100
€ 25,400
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 New Beetle Convertible 1.4 is 4.6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
59.1
67.8
74.7
56
70.2
80.5
67.8 in
Width
70.2 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
59.1 in
Height
56 in
99.1
162.6
101.5
167.2
162.6 in
Length
167.2 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.15 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
9C
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
74 hp
104 hp
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
93 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
99 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
40.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
40.24 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
33 mpg
46 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
38 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
670 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
482 mi
670 mi
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
96.6 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
134.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
880 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
