The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,500
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
€ 35,100
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
1782
2044
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (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 TSI BMT DSG (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 TSI BMT
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1528 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.64 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
217 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
240 NM
350 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.04 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
9.51 kg/bhp
7.04 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
41 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
495 mi
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
542 mi
495 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI 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).
130.7 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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