The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 21,700
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 21,700
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

The Golf 1.2 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.9 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1786 mm
Width
1808 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1480 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4199 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1264 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
97 kg
7.13 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1K
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 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
175 NM
250 NM
Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI
12.15 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
60 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
51 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
727 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
556 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L