The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 20,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.88 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
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 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
43 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
690 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
690 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
125 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).
85.3 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft