The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 35,100
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (12 - 15) Golf Cabriolet GTI
€ 32,400
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 2 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI.
Golf Cabriolet GTI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
1414
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (12 - 15)
1782
2044
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1782 mm
Width
1808 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 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4258 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Cabriolet GTI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.22 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf Cabriolet GTI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Cabriolet GTI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Golf Cabriolet GTI
207 bhp
207 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Golf Cabriolet GTI
280 NM
280 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf Cabriolet GTI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet GTI

62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
7.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.27 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet GTI
7.51 kg/bhp
7.27 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Cabriolet GTI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf Cabriolet GTI
37 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
438 mi
Golf Cabriolet GTI
444 mi
438 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
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).
147.7 kWh
Golf Cabriolet GTI
145.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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