The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 45,200
VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15) Golf Cabriolet R
€ 30,600
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 TSI.
Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
1405
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15)
1782
2044
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (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 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4266 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
1614 kg
Kerb Weight
1487 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
127 kg
7.87 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Golf Cabriolet R
261 bhp
207 bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Golf Cabriolet R
350 NM
280 NM
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet R

62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.18 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet R
6.18 kg/bhp
7.18 kg/bhp
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf Cabriolet R
34 mpg
38 mpg
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
455 mi
Golf Cabriolet R
417 mi
455 mi
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 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).
142.1 kWh
Golf Cabriolet R
155.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Cabriolet R
Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
386 kg
Maximum Payload
383 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data