The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,200
€ 33,400
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
103.4
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.6 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
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 GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
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20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
493 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
493 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).
119.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
