The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,400
€ 21,900
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
144 kg
10.49 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
158 bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
240 NM
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.82 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
59 mpg
46 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
37 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
647 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
551 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
117.5 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
501 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
