The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 19,500
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
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
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.92 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
7 MPGe
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
15.6 lb
45 mpg
highway
11 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
579 mi
Range
249 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
249 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).
25.6 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft