The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 28,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
1789
2073
1821 mm
Width
1789 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1502 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
2619
4284
4286 mm
Length
4284 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.08 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
148 bhp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.5 eTSI

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.43 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
61 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
43 mpg
city
48 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
675 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
675 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
415 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L