The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 20,500

€ 32,000

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 3.1 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1491
1799
2027
1502
1821
2021
1799 mm
Width
1821 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1491 mm
Height
1502 mm
2620
4255
2540
4286
4255 mm
Length
4286 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1489 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
260 kg
17.46 %

General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
217 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
350 NM
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.86 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.82 kg/bhp
6.86 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
59 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
647 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
503 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
501 kg
Maximum Payload
381 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L