The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 22,100
€ 18,900
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.2 TSI.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.3
168.4 in
Length
165.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
9.4 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ 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 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
600 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
600 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
108 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
108 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
