The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 26,000

€ 18,600

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
167.5
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.82 %

General
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 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
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 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
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
44 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
15.6 lb
city
36 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
51 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
256 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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