The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 18,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700

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 2.0 TDI is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
13.27 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Beetle 2.0 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
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
*CJZ*
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 1400 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
119 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
40 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
634 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
634 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).
92.9 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 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
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft