The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 23,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 2.3 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1491 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4255 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1233 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
128 kg
9.4 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
200 NM
250 NM
Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
10.91 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
64 mpg
60 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
51 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
727 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
497 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L