The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 19,600
€ 23,800
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 TDI.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 TDI
1210 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
207 kg
14.61 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
138 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
320 NM
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.63 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
city
41 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
510 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
