The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
€ 25,000

€ 32,100

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1423
1782
2044
1490
1821
2021
1782 mm
Width
1821 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1490 mm
2578
4246
2540
4286
4246 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1416 kg
Kerb Weight
1549 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
133 kg
8.59 %

General
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
108 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
175 NM
250 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
13.62 kg/bhp
14.34 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
61 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
54 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
579 mi
Range
743 mi
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
579 mi
743 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
94.6 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
434 kg
Maximum Payload
331 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
225 L





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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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