The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 2.3 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4278 mm
Length
4255 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.55 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

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

131 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg  ( 59 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.5 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Beetle 2.0 TDI
59 MPGe
9 MPGe
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
7.1 kg
61 mpg
motorway
4.5 kg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
633 mi
Range
256 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
256 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
111 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).
24.9 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
24.9 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L