The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 26,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (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 (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (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
2789 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.72 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
24.68 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
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
40 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
647 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
90.9 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 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
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft