The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.1 inches taller 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 DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
167.5 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
322 lb
10.47 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
113 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
47 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 BMT
94.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft