The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 26,400

€ 27,500

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 TSI.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.16 %

General
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
197 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
31 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
444 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft