Volkswagen Golf 2012 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 35 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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: | 4.26 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Beetle, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | 905 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 70 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. The Volkswagen Beetle may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 365 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`760 | |
| 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 (€): | 7600 | 8600 | |
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