The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.57 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 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
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
44 mpg  ( 49 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
49 MPGe
Beetle 2.0 TDI
15.6 lb
city
34 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
51 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
256 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
111 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft