The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.4 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.5 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
49 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
45 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
712 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft