The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.31 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

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
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
110 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
45 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
45 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
15.6 lb
city
39 mpg
11 lb
highway
50 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
249 mi
Range
657 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
249 mi
657 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
877 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft