The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 19,300
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
11.54 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
657 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
657 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
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 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
871 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
