The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 22,600
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168.8 in
Length
167.5 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.5 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
34 mpg
city
52 mpg
49 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
818 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
818 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft