The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 21,700
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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
2787 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.93 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
589 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
589 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).
109.9 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 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
1226 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
