The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 22,300
€ 30,900
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 GTI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.8
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
99.9
168.4
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 GTI
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.85 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
16
Generation
1K
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 GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
422 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
422 mi
Golf GTI
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).
153.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
