The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 27,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,100
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

The Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1821 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1502 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
2540
4286
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4286 mm
Length
4255 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
78 kg
5.34 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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13.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
13.52 kg/bhp
12.8 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
64 mpg  ( 72 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
72 MPGe
8 MPGe
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56 mpg
city
7.4 kg
69 mpg
motorway
4.8 kg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
777 mi
Range
242 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
242 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
26.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
26.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
96 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
380 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L