The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
€ 17,600
€ 21,300
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.2 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.3
168.4 in
Length
165.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2809 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.64 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
16
Generation
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
33 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
47 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
482 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
482 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
134.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
