The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 18,400
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 18,800
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 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 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 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 1.2 TSI BMT
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.44 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
634 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft