The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
€ 23,300
€ 27,700
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI 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 1.6
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.4 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
9C
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.82 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.01 lb/hp
31.82 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
31 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
777 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
444 mi
777 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
145.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
