The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 45,200
€ 25,400
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Cabriolet R is 13.7 cm longer, 6.1 cm wider and 9.7 cm lower than the New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI.
Golf Cabriolet R
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
1405
1782
2044
1502
1721
1897
1782 mm
Width
1721 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1405 mm
Height
1502 mm
2578
4266
2516
4129
4266 mm
Length
4129 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2516 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Cabriolet R
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
1614 kg
Kerb Weight
1426 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
188 kg
11.65 %
General
Golf Cabriolet R
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
1K
Generation
9C
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
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Golf Cabriolet R
261 bhp
104 bhp
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Golf Cabriolet R
350 NM
240 NM
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Performance
Golf Cabriolet R
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Golf Cabriolet R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
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6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet R
6.18 kg/bhp
13.71 kg/bhp
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Cabriolet R
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf Cabriolet R
34 mpg
51 mpg
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
417 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf Cabriolet R
417 mi
621 mi
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 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).
113.1 kWh
Golf Cabriolet R
155.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Cabriolet R
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
386 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
201 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
