The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
€ 22,100
€ 27,600
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 is 11.7 cm shorter, 6.1 cm narrower and 7.9 cm taller than the Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI.
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1502
1721
1897
1423
1782
2044
1721 mm
Width
1782 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1502 mm
Height
1423 mm
2516
4129
2578
4246
4129 mm
Length
4246 mm
2516 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1351 kg
Kerb Weight
1484 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
133 kg
8.96 %
General
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
9C
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
*BCA*
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
74 bhp
158 bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
126 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
126 NM
240 NM
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Performance
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
217 m
0.000 sec
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
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18.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.39 kg/bhp
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
18.26 kg/bhp
9.39 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
40 mpg
44 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
482 mi
Range
534 mi
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
482 mi
534 mi
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
121.2 kWh
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
134.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
399 kg
Maximum Payload
436 kg
201 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
