The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 19,500
€ 22,800
€ 19,500
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 1.2 TSI is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.21 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
51 mpg
45 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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).
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
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
