The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 29,700
€ 17,600
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI is just 0.6 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
1491
1789
2073
1486
1808
2021
1789 mm
Width
1808 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1491 mm
Height
1486 mm
2619
4284
2537
4278
4284 mm
Length
4278 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1274 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg
Weight Difference:
106 kg
7.68 %
General
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
250 NM
175 NM
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
9.32 kg/bhp
12.25 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
61 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
city
37 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
675 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
130 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
