The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 24,300
€ 19,900
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.7 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59.1 in
Height
58.7 in
100
168.7
103.1
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.14 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
16
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
89 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
621 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
85.3 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
847 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
