The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower 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 (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.91 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

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
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
35 mpg
65 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft