The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 17,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.2 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.9 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CZD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft