The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 22,100
€ 21,200
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.9 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the Golf 1.6.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6
1486
1808
2021
1480
1786
2048
1808 mm
Width
1786 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1486 mm
Height
1480 mm
2537
4278
2578
4199
4278 mm
Length
4199 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
96 kg
7.05 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6
16
Generation
1K
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 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
101 bhp
Golf 1.6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
148 NM
Golf 1.6
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6
111 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.52 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
12.52 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
42 mpg
Golf 1.6
51 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
510 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
510 mi
Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
127 kWh
Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
