Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.7
6.6
Real fuel consumption:
8.9 l/100km
7.3 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
830 km in combined cycle
790 km on highway
1030 km on highway
610 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.08 m
4.15 m
Width:
1.72 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.44 m
Volkswagen Beetle is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Beetle is 7 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 6 cm higher.
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.
