The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 32,400

€ 18,600

€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf GTD is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
103.4
168
99.4
168.8
168 in
Length
168.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.82 %

General
Golf GTD
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

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
*DJG*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf GTD
53 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf GTD
706 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf GTD
90.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft