The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 25,400
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15) Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 32,400
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
1782
2044
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1782 mm
Width
1808 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
2578
4246
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4246 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
84 kg
5.58 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
207 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
280 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
13.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.27 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
13.66 kg/bhp
7.27 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
50 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
438 mi
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
600 mi
438 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
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).
147.7 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
108 kWh
147.7 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
429 kg
Maximum Payload
385 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data