The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 21,900

€ 24,500

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.4 TSI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.06 %

General
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
42 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
555 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
555 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft