The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

€ 26,200
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 31,600
 VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99.1
162.6
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.75 %
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

General

New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Convertible 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CFH*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
138 hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
21.69 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
46 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
670 mi
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
417 mi
670 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
104.9 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
155.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
840 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data