The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.23 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
43 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
727 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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