The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 45,200
€ 26,100
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
1614 kg
Kerb Weight
1482 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
132 kg
8.18 %
General
Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Cabriolet R
261 bhp
138 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Golf Cabriolet R
350 NM
320 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Golf Cabriolet R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.74 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet R
6.18 kg/bhp
10.74 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf Cabriolet R
34 mpg
55 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
417 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf Cabriolet R
417 mi
670 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
Golf Cabriolet R
155.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 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
