The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 18,400
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.14 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
899 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
899 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
78.2 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft