The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 23,700
€ 24,700
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.5
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.79 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
21.96 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
