The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 24,200
€ 29,600
€ 24,200
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
The Golf 1.4 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.3
99.9
168.4
165.3 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.21 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1K
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
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 TSI
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
