The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,700
€ 21,900
€ 23,700
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 1.6 TDI BMT is just 2 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.6 cm taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
1492
1799
2027
1486
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1492 mm
Height
1486 mm
2620
4258
2537
4278
4258 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
1299 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
74 kg
5.39 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 bhp
158 bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
240 NM
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
11.5 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
69 mpg
46 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
61 mpg
city
37 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
758 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
551 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
501 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
