The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 25,000
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,000
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
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
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.16 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
*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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.88 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
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
610 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
106.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 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
1109 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