The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 18,400
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.4 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 1.2 TSI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.47 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
43 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
