The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 20,600
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.2 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
165.3 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.4 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CZD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

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

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
610 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
106.1 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft