The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
2620
4255
4278 mm
Length
4255 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1233 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1730 kg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
128 kg
9.4 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
113 bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.91 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
10.91 kg/bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
64 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
51 mpg
city
52 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
706 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
706 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
83.4 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L