The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 30,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (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 (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (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 2.0 TSI BMT
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.04 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (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
6-speed manual 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
142 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
42 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
555 mi
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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
106.1 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 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