The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (11 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 25,000
€ 25,400
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI is 11.7 cm longer, 6.1 cm wider and 7.9 cm lower than the New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI.
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
1423
1782
2044
1502
1721
1897
1782 mm
Width
1721 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1423 mm
Height
1502 mm
2578
4246
2516
4129
4246 mm
Length
4129 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2516 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
1416 kg
Kerb Weight
1426 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.7 %
General
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
1K
Generation
9C
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
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
104 bhp
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
175 NM
240 NM
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Performance
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
13.62 kg/bhp
13.71 kg/bhp
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
51 mpg
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
579 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
579 mi
621 mi
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
434 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
201 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
