The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 21,900

€ 26,700

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 5 cm taller than the Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT.
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1473
1808
2021
1423
1782
2044
1808 mm
Width
1782 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1473 mm
Height
1423 mm
2540
4278
2578
4246
4278 mm
Length
4246 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1388 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
7 kg
0.5 %

General
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
16
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
123 bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
175 NM
200 NM
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
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13.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
13.35 kg/bhp
11.34 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
52 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
560 mi
Range
633 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
560 mi
633 mi
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
102.4 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
115.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
372 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
250 L





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