The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.4 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
165.3 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.23 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft