The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 23,100
€ 24,300
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
165.3
100
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.82 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
35 mpg
69 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
899 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
961 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
