The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,500
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 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3172 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.21 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
38 mpg
39 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
94.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft