The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 20,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 20,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2670 lb
Curb Weight
2959 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.77 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
28.45 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
46 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
670 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft