The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.63 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1K
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 manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
41 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
47 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
600 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
600 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
108 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
108 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft