The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17)

€ 32,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 25,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17)
70.8
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17)
103.1
167.6
168.7 in
Length
167.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3283 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
487 lb
14.84 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
15.13 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
598 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
598 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
840 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft