The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,800
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.17 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
7 MPGe
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
16.7 lb
47 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
600 mi
Range
293 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
293 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
26.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
26.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft