The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.4 cm lower than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1482 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
2620
4268
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4268 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1336 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.84 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
250 NM
Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

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12.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.37 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
60 mpg  ( 67 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
67 MPGe
Beetle 1.6 TDI
7.1 kg
city
51 mpg
5 kg
motorway
64 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
249 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
249 mi
727 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
95 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
534 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L