The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,200

€ 23,300

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is just 2 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.6 cm lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
1486
1808
2021
1492
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1492 mm
2537
4278
2620
4258
4278 mm
Length
4258 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
99 kg
7.26 %

General
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
113 bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
9.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.19 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.22 kg/bhp
11.19 kg/bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
44 mpg
city
52 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
645 mi
Range
647 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
90.9 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
446 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L