The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 26,300

€ 29,500

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 2.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
59.1
71.7
79.6
64.8
69.9
76.6
71.7 in
Width
69.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.1 in
Height
64.8 in
100
168.7
101.5
166.2
168.7 in
Length
166.2 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.17 %

General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
44 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
645 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
645 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
109.1 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft