The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

€ 27,300
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 34,800
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 cm shorter, 3.9 cm narrower and 6.7 cm lower than the Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
1782
2044
1490
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
1821
2021
1782 mm
Width
1821 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1490 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
2578
4246
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
2540
4286
4246 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1498 kg
Kerb Weight
1547 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
49 kg
3.17 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

General

Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
217 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.13 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
14.4 kg/bhp
7.13 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
33 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
712 mi
503 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
422 kg
Maximum Payload
323 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data