The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
€ 20,300

€ 22,600

€ 20,300
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2959 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
8.11 %

General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
706 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
706 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft