The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 25,100

€ 24,300

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The CrossGolf 1.2 TSI is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
64.8
69.9
76.6
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.9 in
Width
71.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
64.8 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
166.2
100
168.7
166.2 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.02 %

General
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
29.55 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
621 mi
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
542 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
104.1 kWh
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
119.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft