The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 21,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
165.3 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.46 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
610 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
106.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft