The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 2.3 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
1808
2021
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4278 mm
Length
4255 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
57 kg
3.96 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
139 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
12.8 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
8 MPGe
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
7.4 kg
46 mpg
motorway
4.8 kg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
444 mi
Range
242 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
242 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
26.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
26.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
96 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L