The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

€ 25,000
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (11 - 15) Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
€ 33,700
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 cm shorter, 3.9 cm narrower and 6.7 cm lower than the Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (11 - 15)
1782
2044
1490
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
1821
2021
1782 mm
Width
1821 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1490 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (11 - 15)
2578
4246
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
2540
4286
4246 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1416 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
88 kg
5.85 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

General

Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
148 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
175 NM
250 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
13.62 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
579 mi
610 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
106.1 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
434 kg
Maximum Payload
326 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data