The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 1.6 TDI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.4 cm taller than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)
2620
4268
4278 mm
Length
4268 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1336 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.84 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)

General

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
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
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.37 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
12.37 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
51 mpg
city
43 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
586 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
586 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).
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L