The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 26,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 TSI 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 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
2620
4255
4278 mm
Length
4255 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1268 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
149 kg
10.52 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
138 bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
6.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.85 kg/bhp
9.19 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
54 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
598 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
598 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
413 kg
Maximum Payload
512 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L