The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
€ 26,200
€ 27,800
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 4.6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI.
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.56 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CAX*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
120 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
21.69 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
542 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
417 mi
542 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
119.4 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
155.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
840 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
