The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 28,600
€ 24,300
€ 28,600
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 GTD is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.8
70.3
80.6
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.8 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
165.9
100
168.7
165.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.71 %
General
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMN
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf GTD
168 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf GTD
46 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf GTD
670 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
