The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,600
€ 21,900
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
9.02 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CXS*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.95 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
38 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
551 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
117.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
