The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 19,900
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.9 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168.7 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.5 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLA*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
35 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
503 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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