The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 20,600
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 2 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1825 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1488 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
4288 mm
Length
4268 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.19 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
128 bhp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.7 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.88 kg/bhp
10.7 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
9 MPGe
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
47 mpg
city
7.1 kg
61 mpg
motorway
4.7 kg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 kg
670 mi
Range
302 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
302 mi
Golf 1.5 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).
25.6 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L