The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (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 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2906 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.53 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
67 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft