The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 23,800
€ 24,000
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.7
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
99.9
168.4
103.1
167.6
168.4 in
Length
167.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2747 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
12.07 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
123 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.33 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
22.33 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
586 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
586 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111 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).
100.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
