The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,600
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,300
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18) Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf Cabriolet 2.0 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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
1782
2044
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI 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 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
2578
4246
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
2538
4288
4246 mm
Length
4288 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1432 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
73 kg
4.85 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

General

Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
148 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
250 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
67 mpg
49 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
58 mpg
city
40 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
589 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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