The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 19,900
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 24,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 19,900
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Golf 1.0 TSI is 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.14 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLA*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
59 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft