The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 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 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168.8 in
Length
167.5 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
49 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
739 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
739 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft