The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 24,500
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

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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
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
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.04 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual 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
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
42 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
555 mi
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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
106.1 kWh
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 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
1175 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