The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 17,600
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 19,600
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

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 Beetle 1.2 TSI is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2809 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
5.02 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
47 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
634 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
92.9 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft