The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 26,400

€ 31,600

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
59.1
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
103.1
168
100
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.16 %

General
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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
49 mpg
( 55 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.)
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
55 MPGe
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
15.6 lb
city
42 mpg
11 lb
highway
53 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
249 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
249 mi
712 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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