The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower 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
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.94 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg  ( 54 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Beetle 2.0 TDI
54 MPGe
7 MPGe
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
16.3 lb
56 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
697 mi
Range
242 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
242 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).
26.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
26.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 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
1032 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft