The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 27,800
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 4.2 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 5 cm lower than the Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
1782
2044
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
1825
2021
1782 mm
Width
1825 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 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
2538
4288
4246 mm
Length
4288 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1479 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.73 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)

General

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
148 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
200 NM
340 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.17 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
12.33 kg/bhp
10.17 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
63 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
53 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
542 mi
759 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
441 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data