The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

€ 31,300
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13) Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
€ 27,700
 VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 5 cm taller than the Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13)
1808
2021
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT (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 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13)
2540
4278
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
2578
4246
4278 mm
Length
4246 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1501 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.27 %
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

General

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TSI
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
104 bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
280 NM
250 NM
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
7.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
7.64 kg/bhp
14.43 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
36 mpg
64 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
54 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
777 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
438 mi
777 mi
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
90.4 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
147.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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