The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 45,200
€ 24,700
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 2.0.
Golf Cabriolet R
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
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 2.0
1614 kg
Kerb Weight
1407 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
207 kg
12.83 %
General
Golf Cabriolet R
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
1K
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Cabriolet R
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Golf Cabriolet R
261 bhp
113 bhp
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
172 NM
at 3200 rpm
Golf Cabriolet R
350 NM
172 NM
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Performance
Golf Cabriolet R
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Golf Cabriolet R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
▶ REPLAY
6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.45 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet R
6.18 kg/bhp
12.45 kg/bhp
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Cabriolet R
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf Cabriolet R
34 mpg
32 mpg
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
417 mi
Range
388 mi
Golf Cabriolet R
417 mi
388 mi
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
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).
166.7 kWh
Golf Cabriolet R
155.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Cabriolet R
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
386 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
201 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
