The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 21,600
€ 20,100
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.5
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
11.03 %
General
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
43 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
759 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
