The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 19,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 18,400
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 19,300
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 1.2 TSI BMT 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 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
165.3 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2721 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
6.24 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.16 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft