The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 32,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 19,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf 1.2 TSI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
71.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
168.7 in
Length
165.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
3283 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
505 lb
15.38 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
15.13 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
589 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
109.9 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
840 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft