The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.1 in
Height
58.3 in
100
168.7
101.5
165.3
168.7 in
Length
165.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.82 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
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
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
759 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
759 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
