The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 24,900
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 20,600
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,900
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 3.3 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 0.3 cm taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1799 mm
Width
1825 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1491 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4255 mm
Length
4288 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1432 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
92 kg
6.42 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXX*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
175 NM
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
13.26 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
55 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
47 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
670 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
498 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L