The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 22,600

€ 24,500

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
99.4
168.8
103.1
168
168.8 in
Length
168 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.16 %

General
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
42 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
555 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
555 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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