The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI (11 - 15)
€ 23,300
€ 25,000
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.6 is 4.6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI.
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Golf Convertible 1.2 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 1.6
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.88 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Golf Convertible 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
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30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.02 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.01 lb/hp
30.02 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
31 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
579 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
444 mi
579 mi
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
111.8 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
145.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
