The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 21,400
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
168.7 in
Length
167.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.79 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
16
Generation
AU
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
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.29 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
24.29 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
34 mpg
city
49 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
706 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
706 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
83.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft