The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 29,700
€ 20,600
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.9 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
168.7
99.4
168.8
168.7 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.89 %
General
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
46 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
670 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
