The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 24,500
€ 29,700
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is just 0.4 cm longer, 3.6 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
1488
1825
2021
1491
1789
2073
1825 mm
Width
1789 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1488 mm
Height
1491 mm
2524
4288
2619
4284
4288 mm
Length
4284 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
1363 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.23 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
16
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
148 bhp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
9.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.21 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
61 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
43 mpg
city
48 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
633 mi
Range
675 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
675 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
87.2 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
