The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 17,500
€ 20,100
€ 17,500
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
The Golf 1.2 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.7 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
759 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
