The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 22,300
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.45 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
126 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
52 mpg
Golf GTD
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
690 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
690 mi
Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft