The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 22,600
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 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 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.67 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
207 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mpg
city
24 mpg
78 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
971 mi
Range
468 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
468 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
138.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft