The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 17,600
€ 21,500
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.2 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.8 T.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
2809 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.42 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.8 T
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
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27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
35 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
503 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
503 mi
Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
