The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

€ 32,200
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,300
 VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 32,200
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 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.2 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 5 cm taller than the Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI.
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
1825
2021
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
1782
2044
1825 mm
Width
1782 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1473 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
2538
4288
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
2578
4246
4288 mm
Length
4246 mm
2538 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1526 kg
Kerb Weight
1498 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
28 kg
1.83 %
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

General

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
250 NM
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Performance

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.4 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
10.31 kg/bhp
14.4 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
59 mpg
59 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
50 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
712 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
712 mi
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
98.8 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
394 kg
Maximum Payload
422 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data