The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 18,100
€ 18,400
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.3
99.9
168.4
165.3 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2716 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.38 %
General
Golf 1.6
Beetle 1.2 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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.6
33 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.6
482 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
