The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 20,300
€ 26,100
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
167.6
168.4 in
Length
167.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2959 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.41 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
112 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
777 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
777 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
