The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 45,200
€ 23,800
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf Cabriolet R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 6.8 cm lower than the Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI.
Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
1405
1782
2044
1473
1808
2021
1782 mm
Width
1808 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1405 mm
Height
1473 mm
2578
4266
2540
4278
4266 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
1614 kg
Kerb Weight
1409 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
205 kg
12.7 %
General
Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Cabriolet R
261 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Golf Cabriolet R
350 NM
175 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Golf Cabriolet R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
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6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.55 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet R
6.18 kg/bhp
13.55 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf Cabriolet R
34 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
417 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf Cabriolet R
417 mi
579 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
111.8 kWh
Golf Cabriolet R
155.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
386 kg
Maximum Payload
371 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
