The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 23,700
€ 18,600
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
167.5
99.4
168.8
167.5 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2895 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CLH*
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 3000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
67 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
