The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 23,100
€ 20,100
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.9 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1480
1786
2048
1486
1808
2021
1786 mm
Width
1808 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1480 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4199
2537
4278
4199 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
47 kg
3.45 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
250 NM
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
12.63 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
63 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
city
52 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
899 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
759 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
436 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
