The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
€ 22,100
€ 29,500
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.11 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*BCA*
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
74 hp
158 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
93 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
40.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
40.24 lb/hp
20.97 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
33 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
542 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
482 mi
542 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
134.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
880 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
