The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)

€ 22,600
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
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 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
168.8 in
Length
167.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT (17 - 18)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
51 mpg
49 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
758 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
758 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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