The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
€ 22,300
€ 26,500
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.3
168.4 in
Length
165.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.39 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
55 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
795 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
795 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
