The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 23,300
€ 24,500
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.8 T is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
101.5
165.3
99.4
168.8
165.3 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.02 %
General
Golf 1.8 T
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
633 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
102.4 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
125 kWh
102.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.8 T
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
