The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,700
€ 19,500
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is just 2.3 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1297 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg
Weight Difference:
113 kg
8.01 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CLH*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
175 NM
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
13.56 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
63 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
city
39 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
111.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
510 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
