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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
2840 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.5 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
197 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.58 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
31 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft