The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is just 2.3 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1491 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
2537
4278
4255 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.68 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
217 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
350 NM
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.8 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
43 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8 MPGe
43 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
7.4 kg
city
32 mpg
4.8 kg
motorway
53 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
242 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
125 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
96 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
468 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L