Volkswagen Beetle 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.4 | |
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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: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle 2011 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Beetle 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Beetle is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
905 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Beetle has 70 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Volkswagen Beetle uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 1`900 | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 9800 | 8600 | |
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