The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 20,300
€ 36,900
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Golf GTE.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
58.5
71.2
79.6
58
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 in
99.9
168.4
103.4
168.1
168.4 in
Length
168.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
2959 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
567 lb
16.08 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
112 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
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28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
157 mpg
Golf GTE
39 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
670 mi
Range
1657 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
1657 mi
Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
28.5 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
