The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 25,500
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 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.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
165.3 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.5 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.83 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
38 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
551 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
117.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft