The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 21,100
€ 22,600
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.3
168.4 in
Length
165.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.51 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
16
Generation
1K
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 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
38 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
64 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
833 mi
Range
551 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
551 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
