The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 26,800
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 1.5 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.74 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.5 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
49 MPGe
Beetle 2.0 TDI
16.7 lb
city
34 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
51 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
293 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 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