The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 20,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is just 2.3 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2620
4255
4278 mm
Length
4255 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1342 kg
Kerb Weight
1249 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
93 kg
6.93 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
123 bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

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

151 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.15 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.9 kg/bhp
10.15 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
46 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
94.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
448 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L