The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 20,100
€ 23,100
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 1.4 TSI is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.41 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
777 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
777 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
125 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
82.2 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
82.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
