The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 22,700
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 TSI BMT is just 2.3 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 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 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4255 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1347 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
122 kg
9.06 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXS*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 bhp
148 bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
250 NM
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
10.21 kg/bhp
9.1 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
54 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
610 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
106.1 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
443 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L