The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
€ 24,200
€ 25,100
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.3
168.4 in
Length
165.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
712 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
712 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
