The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 17,600
€ 21,500
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.2 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.3
168.4 in
Length
165.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2809 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.34 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
47 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
833 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
833 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
