The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 23,700
€ 22,600
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 1.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
167.5
99.4
168.8
167.5 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.54 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CLH*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 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 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.89 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
610 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
106.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
