The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 27,000

€ 25,600

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 3.3 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1488
1825
2021
1491
1799
2027
1825 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1488 mm
Height
1491 mm
2524
4288
2620
4255
4288 mm
Length
4255 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1249 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
196 kg
13.56 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
16
Generation
AU
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
123 bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.15 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
10.15 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
46 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
727 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
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 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L