The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 20,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700

ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1821 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1502 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
2620
4255
4286 mm
Length
4255 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1211 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1710 kg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
171 kg
12.37 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
113 bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
110 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
13.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
13.29 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
54 mpg
63 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
46 mpg
city
51 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
690 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
690 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
85.3 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
398 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L