The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 22,100
€ 17,600
€ 22,100
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 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.3
99.9
168.4
165.3 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.04 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
40 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
