The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
€ 22,100
€ 45,200
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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 New Beetle Convertible 1.4 is 5.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.8 inches taller than the Golf Convertible R.
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible R
59.1
67.8
74.7
55.3
70.2
80.5
67.8 in
Width
70.2 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
59.1 in
Height
55.3 in
99.1
162.6
101.5
168
162.6 in
Length
168 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible R
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
580 lb
16.3 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible R
9C
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*BCA*
Engine Code
*CDL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
74 hp
261 hp
Golf Convertible R
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
93 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible R
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible R
99 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible R
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40.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
40.24 lb/hp
13.63 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
33 mpg
29 mpg
Golf Convertible R
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
417 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
482 mi
417 mi
Golf Convertible R
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).
155.3 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
134.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
Golf Convertible R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Golf Convertible R
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
880 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
