The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 26,500
€ 18,400
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.3
99.9
168.4
165.3 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.71 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
