The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 20,500
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2668 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
379 lb
12.44 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
24.7 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
45 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
657 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
657 mi
Beetle 1.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft