The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 17,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 1.4.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4
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 1.4
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.56 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4
16
Generation
1K
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 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
79 hp
Golf 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
37 mpg
Golf 1.4
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
534 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
534 mi
Golf 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
