The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,400
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

ⓘ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 BMT 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 BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 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 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
423 lb
13.5 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
40 mpg
59 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
634 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 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