The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 20,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 20,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.2 TSI.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.4 in
Length
165.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
2959 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.81 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
16
Generation
1K
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
589 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft