The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 30,600

€ 26,100

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 3.2 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 5 cm lower than the Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI.
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1423
1782
2044
1473
1808
2021
1782 mm
Width
1808 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1473 mm
2578
4246
2540
4278
4246 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1482 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.53 %

General
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
138 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
320 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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10.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.74 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
10.17 kg/bhp
10.74 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
67 mpg
55 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
city
44 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
814 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
670 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
104.9 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
465 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
225 L





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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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