The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 22,100

€ 26,700

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 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 BMT.
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
1351 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
44 kg
3.15 %

General
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
*CZC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
74 bhp
123 bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
126 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
126 NM
200 NM
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
99 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
217 m
0.000 sec

New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 kg/bhp
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
18.26 kg/bhp
11.34 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
40 mpg
52 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
482 mi
Range
633 mi
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
482 mi
633 mi
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
102.4 kWh
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
134.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
399 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
201 L
Boot Capacity
250 L




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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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