The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 17,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500

ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf 1.2 TSI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.7 in
Length
165.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.95 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
43 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
47 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
104.1 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft