The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 19,600

€ 31,600

€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
103.1
167.5
100
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2668 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
648 lb
19.54 %

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
24.7 lb/hp
22.41 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
49 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
49 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft