The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 22,100
€ 23,100
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.7
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
99.9
168.4
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.97 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
74 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
43 mpg
city
62 mpg
53 mpg
highway
78 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
971 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
971 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
65.8 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
