The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 20,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
13.2 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
697 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
100.7 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft