The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
€ 25,400

€ 28,400

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 5 cm lower than the Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1423
1782
2044
1473
1808
2021
1782 mm
Width
1808 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1473 mm
2578
4246
2540
4278
4246 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1452 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.13 %

General
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
175 NM
250 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.81 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
13.66 kg/bhp
9.81 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
50 mpg
51 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
600 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
600 mi
621 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
108 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
108 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
429 kg
Maximum Payload
378 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
225 L





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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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