The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15)
€ 33,800

€ 45,200

€ 33,800
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 TSI BMT 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 TSI BMT
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 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Cabriolet R
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1614 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
109 kg
6.75 %

General
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Cabriolet R
16
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TSI BMT
Golf Cabriolet R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
261 bhp
Golf Cabriolet R
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
350 NM
Golf Cabriolet R
Performance
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Cabriolet R
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet R
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6.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
6.94 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Cabriolet R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
43 mpg
34 mpg
Golf Cabriolet R
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
518 mi
Range
417 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
417 mi
Golf Cabriolet R
Environmental Impact
125 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 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
155.3 kWh
Golf Cabriolet R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf Cabriolet R
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
385 kg
Maximum Payload
386 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
250 L





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