The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 29,500
 VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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.
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
1782
2044
1808 mm
Width
1782 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1473 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
2578
4246
4278 mm
Length
4246 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1479 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1940 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.6 %
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

General

Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
16
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
158 bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
240 NM
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

Performance

Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.51 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
14.22 kg/bhp
9.51 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
45 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
542 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
697 mi
542 mi
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
119.4 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
391 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data