The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 18,400
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 BMT is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.96 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
690 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
690 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
85.3 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft