The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 18,000
€ 20,100
€ 18,000
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
The Golf 1.4 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.4
Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.3
99.9
168.4
165.3 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4
Beetle 1.6 TDI
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.56 %
General
Golf 1.4
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.4
79 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.4
Beetle 1.6 TDI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.4
37 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.4
534 mi
759 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 1.4
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4
Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
