The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 35,100
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (12 - 15) Golf Cabriolet GTI
€ 25,400
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf Cabriolet GTI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf Cabriolet GTI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1414
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (12 - 15)
1782
2044
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
1825
2021
1782 mm
Width
1825 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1414 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (12 - 15)
2578
4258
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
2538
4288
4258 mm
Length
4288 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Cabriolet GTI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
134 kg
8.62 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

Golf Cabriolet GTI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Cabriolet GTI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Cabriolet GTI
207 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf Cabriolet GTI
280 NM
175 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Cabriolet GTI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet GTI

62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
7.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet GTI
7.51 kg/bhp
13.66 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Cabriolet GTI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf Cabriolet GTI
37 mpg
53 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf Cabriolet GTI
444 mi
645 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf Cabriolet GTI
145.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Cabriolet GTI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
399 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data