The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 30,300
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 30,300
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 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
168.8 in
Length
168 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3199 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.94 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
144 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
7 MPGe
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
15.6 lb
43 mpg
highway
11 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
503 mi
Range
249 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
249 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
25.6 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
924 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