The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (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 DSG (17 - 17)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
167.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.38 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
19.07 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
45 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
657 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
657 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft