The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 22,700
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.57 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
610 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
106.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft