The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 23,700
€ 25,600
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 TSI BMT is just 2.3 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1491
1799
2027
1486
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1491 mm
Height
1486 mm
2620
4255
2537
4278
4255 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
192 kg
13.55 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 bhp
197 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
280 NM
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.19 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
9.96 kg/bhp
7.19 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
54 mpg
38 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
598 mi
Range
462 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
462 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
505 kg
Maximum Payload
413 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
