The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

€ 45,200
VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15) Golf Cabriolet R
€ 33,700
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 45,200
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 R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 cm shorter, 3.9 cm narrower and 8.5 cm lower than the Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1405
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 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
1405 mm
Height
1490 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15)
2578
4266
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
2540
4286
4266 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1614 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.82 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

General

Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Cabriolet R
261 bhp
148 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Cabriolet R
350 NM
250 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet R

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf Cabriolet R
34 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf Cabriolet R
417 mi
610 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
106.1 kWh
Golf Cabriolet R
155.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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