The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 22,300
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 BMT is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
168.4 in
Length
168.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
2970 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.67 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
16
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
49 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
608 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
608 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
87.2 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft