The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 23,400
€ 17,600
€ 23,400
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.5
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.71 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 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 BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
40 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
60 mpg
city
31 mpg
74 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
914 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
70 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 BlueMotion
70 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
