The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 32,700
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,700
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 GTD is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168 in
Length
168.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.31 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf GTD
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 GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf GTD
52 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf GTD
690 mi
633 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).
102.4 kWh
Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft