The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 18,400
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 21,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.2 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
165.3 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.95 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CUU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
57 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
833 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
833 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft