The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 45,200
VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15) Golf Cabriolet R
€ 24,400
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1405
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15)
1782
2044
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1782 mm
Width
1808 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1405 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15)
2578
4266
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4266 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1614 kg
Kerb Weight
1462 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
152 kg
9.42 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)

General

Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Cabriolet R
261 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Cabriolet R
350 NM
250 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet R

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.06 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet R
6.18 kg/bhp
14.06 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf Cabriolet R
34 mpg
60 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf Cabriolet R
417 mi
727 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Golf Cabriolet R
155.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
386 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data