The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 18,600
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.8 in
Length
165.3 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.83 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
16
Generation
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.86 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
38 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
551 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
551 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft