The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,800
€ 25,600
€ 23,800
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 2.0 TDI is just 2.3 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1486
1808
2021
1491
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1491 mm
2537
4278
2620
4255
4278 mm
Length
4255 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1288 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
129 kg
9.1 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
138 bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.33 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
9.33 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
633 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
621 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).
94.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
512 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
