The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 20,300

€ 21,900

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1486
1808
2021
1491
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1491 mm
2537
4278
2620
4255
4278 mm
Length
4255 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1342 kg
Kerb Weight
1295 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
47 kg
3.5 %

General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
104 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.45 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.9 kg/bhp
12.45 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
74 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
47 mpg
city
61 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
670 mi
Range
818 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
818 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
448 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L