The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 18,100
€ 26,700
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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. The Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is just 2.3 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1491
1799
2027
1486
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1491 mm
Height
1486 mm
2620
4255
2537
4278
4255 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
1205 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
212 kg
14.96 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 bhp
207 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
160 NM
280 NM
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
14.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.85 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
14.35 kg/bhp
6.85 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
39 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
48 mpg
city
29 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
468 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
468 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
138.2 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
515 kg
Maximum Payload
413 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
