The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 26,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 19,900
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900

ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
168.4 in
Length
168.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.43 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI
16
Generation
CD
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
89 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
40 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
85.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft