The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 18,400
€ 18,000
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.4.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4
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 BMT
Golf 1.4
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.51 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4
16
Generation
1K
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 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
79 hp
Golf 1.4
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
37 mpg
Golf 1.4
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
534 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
534 mi
Golf 1.4
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).
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).
121.2 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
