The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16)
€ 25,400
€ 37,100
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 12.9 cm shorter, 6.1 cm narrower and 8.8 cm taller than the Golf Cabriolet GTI.
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Golf Cabriolet GTI
1502
1721
1897
1414
1782
2044
1721 mm
Width
1782 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1502 mm
Height
1414 mm
2516
4129
2578
4258
4129 mm
Length
4258 mm
2516 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Golf Cabriolet GTI
1426 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
79 kg
5.25 %
General
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Golf Cabriolet GTI
9C
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Golf Cabriolet GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
*BSW*
Engine Code
*CUL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4200 rpm
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
217 bhp
Golf Cabriolet GTI
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
240 NM
350 NM
Golf Cabriolet GTI
Performance
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Golf Cabriolet GTI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Golf Cabriolet GTI
▶ REPLAY
13.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.94 kg/bhp
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
13.71 kg/bhp
6.94 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Golf Cabriolet GTI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
51 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Cabriolet GTI
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
526 mi
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
621 mi
526 mi
Golf Cabriolet GTI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
123.1 kWh
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
113.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Cabriolet GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Golf Cabriolet GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
414 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
201 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
