The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 19,500
€ 20,200
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6
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
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.48 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CMX*
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
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
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
35 mpg
Golf 1.6
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
510 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
510 mi
Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
127 kWh
Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
