The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 21,000
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 18,400
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 21,000
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 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 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2855 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.59 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CLH*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.45 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
71 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft