The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 23,100
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 2.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.9 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1486
1808
2021
1480
1786
2048
1808 mm
Width
1786 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1486 mm
Height
1480 mm
2537
4278
2578
4199
4278 mm
Length
4199 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
103 kg
7.27 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
104 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
140 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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7.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.19 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
38 mpg
74 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
60 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
462 mi
Range
899 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
899 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
140.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
413 kg
Maximum Payload
436 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
