The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 28,900

€ 22,100

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Golf 1.0 TSI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
1502
1821
2021
1491
1789
2073
1821 mm
Width
1789 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1502 mm
Height
1491 mm
2540
4286
2619
4284
4286 mm
Length
4284 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
138 kg
9.89 %

General
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
16
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.64 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.43 kg/bhp
11.64 kg/bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
61 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
43 mpg
city
50 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
621 mi
Range
608 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
608 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
87.2 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
415 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
381 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L