The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 28,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 17,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
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 1.2 TSI
3172 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.59 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.2 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
43 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
104.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
104.1 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft