The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 25,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
467 lb
14.31 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

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
*CZE*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
18.89 lb/hp
22.05 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
51 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
51 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
743 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
743 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).
94.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft