The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 28,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 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 (13 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
2620
4255
4278 mm
Length
4255 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1211 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1710 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
228 kg
15.84 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
113 bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
141 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
6.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.95 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
63 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
690 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
690 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
144 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).
85.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L