The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 24,300
€ 19,000
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
58.7 in
100
168.7
103.1
167.6
168.7 in
Length
167.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2659 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.72 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
16
Generation
AU
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
110 mph
Maximum Speed
112 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 BMT
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.65 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
31.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
40 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
647 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
847 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
