The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 21,700
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 25,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 21,700
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

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 2.0 TSI.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
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 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
2537
4278
4199 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1264 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
153 kg
10.8 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
197 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
175 NM
280 NM
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.19 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI
12.15 kg/bhp
7.19 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
38 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
462 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
462 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
556 kg
Maximum Payload
413 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L