The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 23,300
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,500
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168.8 in
Length
167.5 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
13.27 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (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
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
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.7 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
24.7 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
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 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)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 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
1146 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft