The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 21,700
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
1808
2021
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1808 mm
Width
1786 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1486 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4278 mm
Length
4199 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1264 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
175 kg
12.16 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
104 bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
175 NM
Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
589 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
109.9 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L