The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 26,800
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3172 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.18 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
139 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
7 MPGe
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23 mpg
city
16.7 lb
39 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
444 mi
Range
293 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
293 mi
Golf 1.5 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft