The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
€ 31,000

€ 27,300

€ 31,000
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 Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 cm longer, 3.9 cm wider and 6.7 cm taller than the Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI.
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1490
1821
2021
1423
1782
2044
1821 mm
Width
1782 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1490 mm
Height
1423 mm
2540
4286
2578
4246
4286 mm
Length
4246 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1486 kg
Kerb Weight
1498 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
12 kg
0.8 %

General
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
104 bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
250 NM
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Performance
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.4 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
14.29 kg/bhp
14.4 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
52 mpg
59 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
50 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
712 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
633 mi
712 mi
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
314 kg
Maximum Payload
422 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
250 L





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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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