The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
€ 45,200

€ 34,700

€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1405
1782
2044
1490
1821
2021
1782 mm
Width
1821 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1405 mm
Height
1490 mm
2578
4266
2540
4286
4266 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1614 kg
Kerb Weight
1571 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
43 kg
2.66 %

General
Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Cabriolet R
261 bhp
148 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Golf Cabriolet R
350 NM
340 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
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6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.61 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet R
6.18 kg/bhp
10.61 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf Cabriolet R
34 mpg
60 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
52 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
417 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf Cabriolet R
417 mi
727 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI 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).
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
386 kg
Maximum Payload
329 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
225 L





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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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