Volkswagen Beetle 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 5 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Volkswagen Beetle 2011 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 29 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
905 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 295 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 715 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`760 kg | 1`850 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`316 kg | 1`220 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 444 kg | 630 kg | |
| Volkswagen Beetle load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 42 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Beetle scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Beetle quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 10 000 | |
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