The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 26,300
€ 23,300
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.7
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
100
168.7
103.1
167.6
168.7 in
Length
167.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.47 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
110 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
657 mi
Range
647 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
90.9 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
