The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 20,300
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
11.54 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
657 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
657 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 BMT
86.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 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
