The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 20,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 TSI.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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 TSI
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
503 lb
15.86 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

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

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
197 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
31 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
43 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
444 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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