The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
€ 20,600

€ 28,900

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
1488
1825
2021
1491
1799
2027
1825 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1488 mm
Height
1491 mm
2524
4288
2620
4255
4288 mm
Length
4255 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1449 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg

Weight Difference:
109 kg
7.52 %

General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
148 bhp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
320 NM
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.88 kg/bhp
9.79 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
47 mpg
city
50 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
670 mi
Range
727 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
727 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
491 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
343 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L