The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (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 DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (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 1.6 TDI
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
9.4 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
43 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
727 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft