The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 18,400
€ 35,000
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.99 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
16
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
112 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
493 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
