The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 26,600
€ 24,400
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 7.9 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
1486
1808
2021
1480
1786
2048
1808 mm
Width
1786 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1486 mm
Height
1480 mm
2537
4278
2578
4199
4278 mm
Length
4199 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
129 kg
8.93 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
120 bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
10.97 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
51 mpg
city
37 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
570 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
113.6 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
