The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 32,400
€ 28,900
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
103.4
168
100
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
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 manual 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
144 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf GTD
53 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf GTD
706 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf GTD
90.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
