The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 24,000
 VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) Golf 1.8 T
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
1786
2048
1808 mm
Width
1786 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1486 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
2578
4199
4278 mm
Length
4199 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.16 %
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
158 bhp
Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
111 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T

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13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
570 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L