The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 24,300
€ 32,800
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
71.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.1 in
Height
57.8 in
100
168.7
101.5
165.9
168.7 in
Length
165.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.8 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
16
Generation
1K
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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
50 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
428 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
428 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).
151.6 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
847 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
