The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
€ 31,000
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf Cabriolet 1.4 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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
1782
2044
1490
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
1821
2021
1782 mm
Width
1821 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1490 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
2578
4246
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
2540
4286
4246 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1484 kg
Kerb Weight
1486 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.13 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

General

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 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 1.4 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
240 NM
175 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
9.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.29 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
9.39 kg/bhp
14.29 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
534 mi
633 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
102.4 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
150 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
436 kg
Maximum Payload
314 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data