The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 18,400

€ 32,600

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 2 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.6 cm lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1486
1808
2021
1492
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1492 mm
2537
4278
2620
4258
4278 mm
Length
4258 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1316 kg
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
219 kg
14.27 %

General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
148 bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
340 NM
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
112 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
12.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.37 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.65 kg/bhp
10.37 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
53 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
43 mpg
city
50 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
645 mi
Range
684 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
684 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
444 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
343 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L