The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 TDI BMT
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.79 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
12.8 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
53 mpg  ( 60 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
60 MPGe
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
17 lb
city
47 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
57 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
242 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
777 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft