The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 27,100

€ 22,600

€ 27,100
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 2.0 BlueTDI is 1.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %

General
Golf 2.0 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
610 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
106.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1116 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