The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 19,900
€ 31,600
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
165.3
100
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
597 lb
18 %
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
49 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
712 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
108 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
98.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
