The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 24,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 cm longer, 3.5 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1821 mm
Width
1786 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1502 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
2540
4286
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4286 mm
Length
4199 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
76 kg
5.56 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
120 bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
13.13 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
46 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
551 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
551 mi
Golf 1.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
384 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L