The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 22,300

€ 31,700

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 GTI Performance.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
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
99.9
168.4
103.4
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.53 %

General
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
16
Generation
AU
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 Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance
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20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
485 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft