The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 20,100
€ 29,700
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 0.6 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
1486
1808
2021
1491
1789
2073
1808 mm
Width
1789 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1486 mm
Height
1491 mm
2537
4278
2619
4284
4278 mm
Length
4284 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
19 kg
1.38 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
16
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
148 bhp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
61 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
52 mpg
city
48 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
759 mi
Range
675 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
675 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
