The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 21,100

€ 24,500

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.57 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
42 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
833 mi
Range
555 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
555 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
106.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft