The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 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 (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 2.0 TSI BMT
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
13.45 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

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
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
125 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft