The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 29,700
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.9 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168.7 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.22 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFY*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 eTSI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
633 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
102.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft