The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 20,600
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 32,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 0.3 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
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 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168.8 in
Length
168 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.43 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
112 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
485 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft