The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 24,400

€ 29,900

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1462 kg
Kerb Weight
1447 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.03 %

General
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
16
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
148 bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
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14.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.78 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
14.06 kg/bhp
9.78 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
54 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
45 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
657 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
727 mi
657 mi
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
98.5 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
388 kg
Maximum Payload
463 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
250 L





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