The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 21,600
€ 26,700
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.96 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
207 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
468 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
468 mi
Beetle 2.0 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).
138.2 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
