The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 22,800
€ 24,200
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR is just 2 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.6 cm taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1492
1799
2027
1486
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1492 mm
Height
1486 mm
2620
4258
2537
4278
4258 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
29 kg
2.13 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 bhp
148 bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
250 NM
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.22 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
11.81 kg/bhp
9.22 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
69 mpg
53 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
60 mpg
city
44 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
758 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
758 mi
645 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
84.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
505 kg
Maximum Payload
446 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
