The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
€ 22,100
€ 37,100
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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 5.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the Golf Convertible GTI.
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible GTI
59.1
67.8
74.7
55.7
70.2
80.5
67.8 in
Width
70.2 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
59.1 in
Height
55.7 in
99.1
162.6
101.5
167.6
162.6 in
Length
167.6 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible GTI
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.25 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible GTI
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 GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*BCA*
Engine Code
*CUL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
74 hp
217 hp
Golf Convertible GTI
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
93 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible GTI
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible GTI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible GTI
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40.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
40.24 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
33 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
526 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
482 mi
526 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
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).
123.1 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
134.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
880 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
