The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 20,600
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
168.8 in
Length
168 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CPW*
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
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
586 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
586 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI 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).
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft