The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,700
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
1782
2044
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
2578
4246
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
2538
4288
4246 mm
Length
4288 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1501 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1910 kg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.2 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
108 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.93 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
14.43 kg/bhp
13.93 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
63 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
54 mpg
city
56 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
759 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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