The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
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 1.4 TSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.16 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
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 TSI

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
570 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft