The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.44 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
46 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
43 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
609 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
609 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
96.6 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft