The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
€ 24,700
€ 27,300
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 2.0 is 4.6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI.
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 2.0
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
3102 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.09 %
General
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 2.0
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
113 hp
104 hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
127 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
127 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Performance
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.76 lb/hp
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
27.45 lb/hp
31.76 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
49 mpg
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
27 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
20 mpg
city
42 mpg
34 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
712 mi
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
388 mi
712 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
98.8 kWh
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
166.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
