The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
€ 22,100
€ 27,700
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
1351 kg
Kerb Weight
1501 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
150 kg
9.99 %
General
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
9C
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
74 bhp
104 bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
126 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
126 NM
250 NM
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
99 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
217 m
0.000 sec
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 kg/bhp
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
18.26 kg/bhp
14.43 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
64 mpg
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
40 mpg
64 mpg
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
54 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
482 mi
Range
777 mi
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
482 mi
777 mi
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
134.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
399 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
201 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
