The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.69 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
16
Generation
AU
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
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
39 mpg
city
52 mpg
50 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
797 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft