The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
1789
2073
1808 mm
Width
1789 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1486 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
2619
4284
4278 mm
Length
4284 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
104 kg
7.64 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
16
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.64 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
11.64 kg/bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
61 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
city
50 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
608 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
608 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
87.2 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L