The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 19,900
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 Golf 1.0 TSI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.9 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168.7 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.77 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLA*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
610 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
106.1 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft