The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 17,200
€ 23,300
€ 17,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 1.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
167.5
99.4
168.8
167.5 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.62 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
47 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
