The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18)
€ 24,300
€ 30,300
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.07 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
110 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
712 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
712 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
847 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
