The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,300
€ 33,400
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
58.3 in
100
168.7
103.4
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.44 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
493 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
847 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
