The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 18,600
€ 19,900
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 1.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
99.4
168.8
103.1
167.6
168.8 in
Length
167.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2681 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.46 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.82 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.86 lb/hp
24.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
647 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
