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
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 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 3.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.7 in
Length
165.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.05 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
1K
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 TDI BMT
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
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
50 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft