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 1.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
167.5 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
487 lb
15.49 %
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
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft