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
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 32,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 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 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
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 TSI BMT
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
17.46 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
35 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft