The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,200

€ 29,600

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
57.8 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.9
168.4 in
Length
165.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.53 %

General
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
16
Generation
1K
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 GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI
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20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
50 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
462 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
462 mi
Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft