The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 25,400
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16) Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,400
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
1782
2044
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (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 (15 - 16)
2578
4246
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4246 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1462 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
67 kg
4.58 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)

General

Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
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 BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
250 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.06 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
13.41 kg/bhp
14.06 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
60 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
50 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
727 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data