The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 17,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
516 lb
16.27 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
AU
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
207 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
31 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
450 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
450 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
144 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft