The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 23,700
€ 27,000
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
103.1
167.5
100
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.12 %
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
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.89 lb/hp
20.55 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
41 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
41 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
600 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
600 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).
108 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
108 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 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
904 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
