The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 21,900
€ 19,500
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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
167.6
168.4 in
Length
167.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.68 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
16
Generation
AU
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.55 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
32.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
647 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
90.9 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
