Volkswagen Beetle 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 100 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2012: It has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. The system analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. Under normal driving conditions, the torque split is 100% front to 0% rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 128 mm (5 inches) | |
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 | 343 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
905 litres | 1233 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Beetle has 33 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 328 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 (kg): | 1`850 | 1`980 | |
| 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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