The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15)
€ 24,700
€ 45,200
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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 2.0 is 13.7 cm shorter, 6.1 cm narrower and 9.7 cm taller than the Golf Cabriolet R.
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Golf Cabriolet R
1502
1721
1897
1405
1782
2044
1721 mm
Width
1782 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1502 mm
Height
1405 mm
2516
4129
2578
4266
4129 mm
Length
4266 mm
2516 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Golf Cabriolet R
1407 kg
Kerb Weight
1614 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
207 kg
12.83 %
General
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Golf Cabriolet R
9C
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Golf Cabriolet R
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*CDL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
113 bhp
261 bhp
Golf Cabriolet R
172 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
172 NM
350 NM
Golf Cabriolet R
Performance
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Golf Cabriolet R
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Golf Cabriolet R
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12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
12.45 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
Golf Cabriolet R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Golf Cabriolet R
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
32 mpg
34 mpg
Golf Cabriolet R
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
388 mi
Range
417 mi
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
388 mi
417 mi
Golf Cabriolet R
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
155.3 kWh
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
166.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
Golf Cabriolet R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Golf Cabriolet R
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
393 kg
Maximum Payload
386 kg
201 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
