The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 19,500
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI 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 (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI 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 1.2 TSI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.14 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
12.8 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
40 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
40 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
16.3 lb
city
33 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
45 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
242 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft