The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 24,200
€ 36,900
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Golf GTE.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
58.5
71.2
79.6
58
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58 in
99.9
168.4
103.4
168.1
168.4 in
Length
168.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.69 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
126 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
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20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
157 mpg
Golf GTE
37 mpg
city
No data
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
645 mi
Range
1657 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
1657 mi
Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
28.5 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
