The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 20,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2670 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
10.1 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
610 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
85.3 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft