The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 8.7 cm shorter, 3.5 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1786 mm
Width
1821 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1480 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
4199 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
68 kg
4.92 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
175 NM
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

157 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
12.63 kg/bhp
13.29 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
54 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
60 mpg
city
46 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
657 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
657 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).
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
436 kg
Maximum Payload
398 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L