The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 36,900
€ 22,600
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf GTE is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf GTE
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58
70.8
79.8
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58 in
Height
58.6 in
103.4
168.1
99.4
168.8
168.1 in
Length
168.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTE
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3525 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
558 lb
15.83 %
General
Golf GTE
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTE
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf GTE
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTE
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf GTE
157 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1657 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf GTE
1657 mi
610 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
106.1 kWh
Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTE
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
928 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
