The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)

€ 22,600
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 18,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BMT.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI 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 3-door 1.0 TSI 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 1.0 TSI BMT
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2659 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.41 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.65 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
31.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
647 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
90.9 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft