The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is just 2.3 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1491 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
2537
4278
4255 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1288 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
151 kg
10.49 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 bhp
197 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
280 NM
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.3 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
9.33 kg/bhp
7.3 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
56 mpg
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
46 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
444 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
512 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L