The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 24,900
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (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 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.97 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CXX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.23 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
29.23 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
712 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
712 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
98.8 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft