The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
€ 26,300
€ 22,800
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.41 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
110 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
50 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
657 mi
Range
758 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
758 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
84.3 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
