The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,500

€ 22,100

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 2.3 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1491
1799
2027
1486
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1491 mm
Height
1486 mm
2620
4255
2537
4278
4255 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
132 kg
9.7 %

General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
250 NM
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

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

Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.38 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
60 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
city
51 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
521 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L