The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 17,600
€ 24,500
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.2 TSI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2809 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.27 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
42 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
555 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
555 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
