The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 20,100
€ 19,900
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
168.7
168.4 in
Length
168.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.8 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
16
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
89 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
759 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
85.3 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
