The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 25,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
167.6 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.6 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
AU
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 BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
18.89 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
35 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
503 mi
Beetle 2.0 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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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