The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 19,500
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 1.2 TSI is just 2.3 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
4278 mm
Length
4255 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1313 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.22 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
72 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
61 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
797 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
80.3 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
547 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L