The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 18,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
165.3 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
467 lb
14.66 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
108 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft