The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 23,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 23,200
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 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 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.97 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
518 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
125 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1089 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