The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

€ 35,100
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (12 - 15) Golf Cabriolet GTI
€ 33,700
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 2.8 cm shorter, 3.9 cm narrower and 7.6 cm lower than the Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf Cabriolet GTI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1414
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (12 - 15)
1782
2044
1490
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
1821
2021
1782 mm
Width
1821 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1414 mm
Height
1490 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (12 - 15)
2578
4258
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
2540
4286
4258 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Cabriolet GTI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
51 kg
3.28 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

General

Golf Cabriolet GTI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Cabriolet GTI
207 bhp
148 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Cabriolet GTI
280 NM
250 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Cabriolet GTI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet GTI

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
7.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet GTI
7.51 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Cabriolet GTI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf Cabriolet GTI
37 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf Cabriolet GTI
444 mi
610 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 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).
106.1 kWh
Golf Cabriolet GTI
145.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Cabriolet GTI
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
326 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data