The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) Golf GTE
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Golf GTE.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
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 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
168.7 in
Length
168.1 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
483 lb
13.7 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
157 mpg
Golf GTE
34 mpg
city
No data
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
1657 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
1657 mi
Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
28.5 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft