The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 2.3 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2620
4255
4278 mm
Length
4255 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
135 kg
9.9 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
175 NM
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.38 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.22 kg/bhp
11.38 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
58 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
48 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
634 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
446 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L