The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune 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.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 2.8 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1799 mm
Width
1821 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1492 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
2620
4258
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
4258 mm
Length
4286 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1321 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
61 kg
4.41 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune 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
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
175 NM
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
11.69 kg/bhp
13.29 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
72 mpg
54 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
69 mpg
city
46 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
657 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
657 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).
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
499 kg
Maximum Payload
398 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L