The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 28,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 1.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
167.5 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.16 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

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

Engine

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

Performance

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

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
46 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
609 mi
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 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).
125 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft