The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 26,400
€ 21,900
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
168
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.23 %
General
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
697 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
