The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 19,500
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 2.3 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
2620
4255
4278 mm
Length
4255 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1233 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1730 kg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
64 kg
4.93 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
113 bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.91 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
10.91 kg/bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
64 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
52 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
706 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
706 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
83.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L