The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 1.4 TSI is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.06 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
797 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
80.3 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft