The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 22,100
€ 24,500
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 2.3 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1486
1808
2021
1491
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1491 mm
2537
4278
2620
4255
4278 mm
Length
4255 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
44 kg
3.23 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
12.19 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
72 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
51 mpg
city
63 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
727 mi
Range
797 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
503 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
