The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.4 TSI 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
16.09 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXS*
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
53 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
47 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
777 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
90.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft