The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 26,700
€ 22,600
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.3
168.4 in
Length
165.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.96 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
16
Generation
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
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15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
38 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
40 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
551 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
551 mi
Golf 1.4 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).
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).
117.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
