The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 24,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 25,500
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.7 in
Length
165.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
110 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
21.83 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
55 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
55 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
795 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
795 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).
88.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
847 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft