The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 22,300
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,300
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT 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 BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.4 in
Length
165.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2970 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.38 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
657 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
657 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
98.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft