The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 19,900
€ 19,500
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 Golf 1.0 TSI is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.2 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
168.7
99.9
168.4
168.7 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.25 %
General
Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
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31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
40 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
city
33 mpg
59 mpg
highway
45 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
