The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 2.0 TDI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.59 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
42 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
555 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
555 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
106.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft