The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2840 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.37 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

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

Engine

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
94.8 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft