The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 24,300
€ 28,500
€ 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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.09 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
207 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
31 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
