The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 27,800
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 3.2 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 5 cm lower than the Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI.
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
1782
2044
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (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 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
2578
4246
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4246 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
1479 kg
Kerb Weight
1388 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1760 kg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
91 kg
6.15 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
200 NM
175 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.35 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
12.33 kg/bhp
13.35 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
46 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
560 mi
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
542 mi
560 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
115.6 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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