The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 26,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 2.0 TSI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.73 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
142 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
586 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
586 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
100.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft