The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 26,400

€ 20,600

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
168
99.4
168.8
168 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2945 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %

General
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
46 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
670 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft