The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,500
€ 26,100
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 3 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 0.4 cm lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1488
1825
2021
1492
1799
2027
1825 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1488 mm
Height
1492 mm
2524
4288
2620
4258
4288 mm
Length
4258 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1363 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
12 kg
0.87 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
113 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
126 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
9.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.21 kg/bhp
12.17 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
71 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
43 mpg
city
64 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
633 mi
Range
777 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
777 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
