The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 21,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.8 in
Length
165.3 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.59 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
759 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
759 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft