The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 21,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 18,400
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT 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.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.4 in
Length
165.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.95 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
16
Generation
1K
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
43 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
64 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 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