The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 28,900
€ 20,100
€ 28,900
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 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 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3194 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.2 %
General
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
518 mi
Beetle 1.4 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).
125 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
