The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15)

€ 28,000
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 45,200
 VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15) Golf Cabriolet R
€ 28,000
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 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 2.0 TDI
Golf Cabriolet R
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1405
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15)
1782
2044
1808 mm
Width
1782 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1473 mm
Height
1405 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15)
2578
4266
4278 mm
Length
4266 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Golf Cabriolet R
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1614 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
109 kg
6.75 %
VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15)

General

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Golf Cabriolet R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
261 bhp
Golf Cabriolet R
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
320 NM
350 NM
Golf Cabriolet R

Performance

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Golf Cabriolet R
120 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Golf Cabriolet R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
34 mpg
Golf Cabriolet R
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
417 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
610 mi
417 mi
Golf Cabriolet R
Environmental Impact
115.2 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
115.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
Golf Cabriolet R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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