The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 24,300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 7.9 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1786 mm
Width
1808 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1480 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
2537
4278
4199 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
102 kg
7.09 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
207 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
280 NM
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.95 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
6.95 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
450 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
450 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
144 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
144 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
553 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L