The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 31,400
 VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTD
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400

ⓘ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 7.3 cm longer, 3.5 cm wider and 3.3 cm taller than the Golf GTD.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1469
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1821 mm
Width
1786 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1502 mm
Height
1469 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4213
4286 mm
Length
4213 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1426 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1910 kg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
44 kg
3.09 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
168 bhp
Golf GTD
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
350 NM
Golf GTD

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
110 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
13.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.49 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
13.29 kg/bhp
8.49 kg/bhp
Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
54 mpg
52 mpg
Golf GTD
46 mpg
city
43 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
633 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
633 mi
Golf GTD
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).
111 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
111 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
398 kg
Maximum Payload
484 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L