The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 19,900
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 25,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 Golf 1.0 TSI is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
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 2.0 TSI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.43 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLA*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
197 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
462 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
462 mi
Beetle 2.0 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).
140.2 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft