Volkswagen Beetle 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 35 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 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 Golf 2017 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2017 1.4 engine | |||
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`810 kg | 1`880 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`364 kg | 1`263 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 446 kg | 617 kg | |
| Volkswagen Beetle load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 38 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 (€): | 8000 | 10 000 | |
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