The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 27,000

€ 27,900

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
59.1
71.7
79.6
64.8
69.9
76.6
71.7 in
Width
69.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.1 in
Height
64.8 in
100
168.7
101.5
166.2
168.7 in
Length
166.2 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.11 %

General
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
158 hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
35 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
503 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
503 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
128.7 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
128.7 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft