The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 21,900
€ 22,100
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
168.7
168.4 in
Length
168.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.46 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI
16
Generation
CD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
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
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
551 mi
Range
608 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
608 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
87.2 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
