The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 27,000

€ 23,600

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.7
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
100
168.7
103.1
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.57 %

General
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
34 mpg
city
52 mpg
47 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
797 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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