The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 22,100
€ 26,400
€ 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 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.83 %
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
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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).
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)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
1177 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
