The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
€ 25,400
€ 25,900
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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 1.6
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.49 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
120 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
108 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.75 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
26.75 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
29 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
38 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
534 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
428 mi
534 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
121.2 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
151.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
