The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (12 - 15)
€ 21,900

€ 35,100

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 2 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Golf Cabriolet GTI.
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Golf Cabriolet GTI
1473
1808
2021
1414
1782
2044
1808 mm
Width
1782 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1473 mm
Height
1414 mm
2540
4278
2578
4258
4278 mm
Length
4258 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Golf Cabriolet GTI
1388 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
167 kg
10.74 %

General
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Golf Cabriolet GTI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Golf Cabriolet GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
207 bhp
Golf Cabriolet GTI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
175 NM
280 NM
Golf Cabriolet GTI
Performance
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Golf Cabriolet GTI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

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

Golf Cabriolet GTI
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13.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.51 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
13.35 kg/bhp
7.51 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Golf Cabriolet GTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Cabriolet GTI
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
560 mi
Range
444 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
560 mi
444 mi
Golf Cabriolet GTI
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).
145.8 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
115.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
Golf Cabriolet GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Golf Cabriolet GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
372 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
250 L





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