The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 20,100
€ 17,200
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI 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 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
11.46 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
40 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
634 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.9 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
