The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)
€ 18,400
€ 33,600
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
103.4
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.05 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
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27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
52 mpg
Golf GTD
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
690 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
690 mi
Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
