The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 26,000

€ 28,900

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1491
1799
2027
1502
1821
2021
1799 mm
Width
1821 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1491 mm
Height
1502 mm
2620
4255
2540
4286
4255 mm
Length
4286 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
148 bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
250 NM
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.92 kg/bhp
9.43 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55 mpg
51 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
43 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
609 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
609 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
96.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
465 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L