The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 20,600
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 3.3 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1825 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1488 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
2620
4255
4288 mm
Length
4255 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1720 kg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
115 kg
8.58 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
120 bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.88 kg/bhp
10.21 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
54 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
43 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
598 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
598 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L