The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 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 0.2 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
71.9 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
168.8 in
Length
168.7 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.22 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
16
Generation
CD
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft