The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13)
€ 37,100

€ 31,300

€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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
1782
2044
1473
1808
2021
1782 mm
Width
1808 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1414 mm
Height
1473 mm
2578
4258
2540
4278
4258 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Cabriolet GTI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

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
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
217 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Golf Cabriolet GTI
217 bhp
197 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Golf Cabriolet GTI
350 NM
280 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Performance
Golf Cabriolet GTI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
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6.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.64 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet GTI
6.94 kg/bhp
7.64 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Cabriolet GTI
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf Cabriolet GTI
43 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
45 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
526 mi
Range
438 mi
Golf Cabriolet GTI
526 mi
438 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
147.7 kWh
Golf Cabriolet GTI
123.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 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
445 kg
Maximum Payload
385 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
225 L





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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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