The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 18,700
€ 20,100
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
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
103.1
167.5
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 1.6 TDI
2668 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
11.1 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
AU
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.65 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
40 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 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 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
