The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18) Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
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 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
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 1.6 TDI SCR
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.25 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 TDI SCR

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
34 mpg
city
50 mpg
47 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
758 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
758 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
84.3 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft