The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15)
€ 24,400
€ 45,200
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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 1.2 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 6.8 cm taller than the Golf Cabriolet R.
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Golf Cabriolet R
1473
1808
2021
1405
1782
2044
1808 mm
Width
1782 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1473 mm
Height
1405 mm
2540
4278
2578
4266
4278 mm
Length
4266 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Golf Cabriolet R
1462 kg
Kerb Weight
1614 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
152 kg
9.42 %
General
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Golf Cabriolet R
16
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Golf Cabriolet R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
261 bhp
Golf Cabriolet R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Golf Cabriolet R
Performance
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Golf Cabriolet R
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Golf Cabriolet R
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14.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
14.06 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Golf Cabriolet R
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
34 mpg
Golf Cabriolet R
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
417 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
727 mi
417 mi
Golf Cabriolet R
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).
155.3 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
Golf Cabriolet R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Golf Cabriolet R
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
388 kg
Maximum Payload
386 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
