The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 17,000
€ 20,100
€ 17,000
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 1.4 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.4
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 1.4
Beetle 1.4 TSI
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
10.45 %
General
Golf 1.4
Beetle 1.4 TSI
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CGG*
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.4
79 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.4
Beetle 1.4 TSI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.4
37 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.4
534 mi
518 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 1.4
121.2 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
