The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 28,600

€ 24,200

€ 28,600
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 2.0 TDI BMT is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.5
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.15 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.76 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
57 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
690 mi
645 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).
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 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft