The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

€ 22,300
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,600
 VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) Golf GTD
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 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
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
168.4 in
Length
165.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.07 %
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
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 GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
168 hp
Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTD

Performance

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

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
46 mpg
Golf GTD
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
670 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
670 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).
104.9 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft