The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,400
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 BMT.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
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 BMT
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.8 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
40 mpg
50 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
697 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
697 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI 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).
100.7 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft