The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 19,500
€ 23,400
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 1.2 TSI is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.48 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
69 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
60 mpg
45 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
914 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
914 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
70 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
70 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
