The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 24,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.91 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
110 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
51 mpg
50 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
777 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
777 mi
Golf 1.6 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).
82.2 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
847 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft