The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 20,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 32,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 20,800
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 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
15.11 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1K
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
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
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
104 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
35 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
503 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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
109.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft