The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15)

€ 26,600
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 45,200
VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15) Golf Cabriolet R
€ 26,600
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 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 6.8 cm taller than the Golf Cabriolet R.
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Cabriolet R
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
1825
2021
1405
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15)
1782
2044
1825 mm
Width
1782 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1473 mm
Height
1405 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
2538
4288
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15)
2578
4266
4288 mm
Length
4266 mm
2538 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Cabriolet R
1484 kg
Kerb Weight
1614 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.05 %
VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15)

General

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Cabriolet R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
261 bhp
Golf Cabriolet R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
350 NM
Golf Cabriolet R

Performance

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Cabriolet R
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet R

 REPLAY
13.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
13.74 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Cabriolet R
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
66 mpg
34 mpg
Golf Cabriolet R
56 mpg
city
26 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
417 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
417 mi
Golf Cabriolet R
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
155.3 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
Golf Cabriolet R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Cabriolet R
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
406 kg
Maximum Payload
386 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data