The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 20,100
€ 22,100
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.3
168.4 in
Length
165.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.48 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
645 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
645 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
