The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 23,100
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.47 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
50 mpg
57 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
899 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
899 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
