The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)

€ 25,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 19,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

ⓘ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 TSI is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
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 TSI (12 - 13)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
168.4 in
Length
167.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
390 lb
12.48 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
15.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.55 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.86 lb/hp
32.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
647 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
140.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft