The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 32,500
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,800
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
1782
2044
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1782 mm
Width
1808 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1423 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
2578
4246
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
2540
4278
4246 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.52 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
175 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
10.3 kg/bhp
13.41 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
61 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
43 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
633 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
102.4 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
465 kg
Maximum Payload
385 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data