The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 18,100
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 28,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 3.3 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 0.3 cm taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1799 mm
Width
1825 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1491 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4255 mm
Length
4288 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1205 kg
Kerb Weight
1426 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
221 kg
15.5 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 bhp
217 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
160 NM
350 NM
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.57 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
14.35 kg/bhp
6.57 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
33 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
125 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
515 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L