The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,600
€ 19,500
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.4 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 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 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 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.52 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
40 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
46 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
111.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
