The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 23,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 19,500
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 23,600
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.52 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
40 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
52 mpg
city
33 mpg
65 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
111.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft