The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 23,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,000
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 2.0 TDI BMT is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
280 lb
9.1 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
598 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
598 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 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