The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 20,600
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 1.2 inches shorter, an inch 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 DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
167.6 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2912 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.42 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 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
123 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
46 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
670 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1100 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