The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
2709 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.7 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
634 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
92.9 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 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
1149 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft