The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 29,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.72 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
586 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
586 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
100.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft