The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 28,600

€ 24,700

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf Cabriolet 1.4 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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1426 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.35 %

General
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
123 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
175 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
11.59 kg/bhp
13.66 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
54 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
46 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
645 mi
Range
657 mi
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
657 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
474 kg
Maximum Payload
379 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
225 L





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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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