The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 21,400
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.91 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft