The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,600

€ 21,400

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 2.3 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1486
1808
2021
1491
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1491 mm
2537
4278
2620
4255
4278 mm
Length
4255 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
216 kg
14.95 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
175 NM
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
11.82 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
50 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
727 mi
Range
647 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
90.9 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L