The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,300

€ 24,700

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 8.7 cm longer, 3.5 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1502
1821
2021
1480
1786
2048
1821 mm
Width
1786 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1502 mm
Height
1480 mm
2540
4286
2578
4199
4286 mm
Length
4199 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
42 kg
3.04 %

General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
104 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
110 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
13.29 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
54 mpg
67 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
60 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
657 mi
Range
814 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
814 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
398 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L