The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,000
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 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 DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 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
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.86 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
38 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
551 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
117.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft