The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 24,300
€ 18,600
€ 24,300
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 Golf 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
101.5
165.3
99.4
168.8
165.3 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.73 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI
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
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
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
