The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
€ 29,900

€ 31,000

€ 29,900
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 BMT 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 BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1423
1782
2044
1490
1821
2021
1782 mm
Width
1821 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1490 mm
2578
4246
2540
4286
4246 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1447 kg
Kerb Weight
1486 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
39 kg
2.62 %

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
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
175 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

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

Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.29 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
9.78 kg/bhp
14.29 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
54 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
54 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
45 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
657 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
657 mi
633 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
102.4 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 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
463 kg
Maximum Payload
314 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
225 L





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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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