The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,300
€ 29,600
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
71.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.1 in
Height
57.8 in
100
168.7
101.5
165.9
168.7 in
Length
165.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.28 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
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29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
50 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
462 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
462 mi
Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
