The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
€ 31,600

€ 30,900

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 BMT.
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
1545 kg
Kerb Weight
1529 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.04 %

General
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
138 bhp
148 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
340 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

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

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
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11.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
11.2 kg/bhp
10.33 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
59 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
50 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
670 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
670 mi
712 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
104.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
445 kg
Maximum Payload
381 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
225 L





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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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