The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 17,600
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 28,700
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

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 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 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 DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 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 1.2 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
7.02 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)

General

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

Engine

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
12.4 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
40 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
15.6 lb
city
31 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
47 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft