The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 18,400
€ 26,500
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.71 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
43 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
645 mi
Range
678 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
678 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
