The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,300
€ 22,100
€ 23,300
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
The Golf 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
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
101.5
165.3
99.9
168.4
165.3 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.77 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1K
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 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
727 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
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 TDI
96.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
