The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 36,900
€ 24,300
€ 36,900
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 GTE is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf GTE
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.4
70.8
79.8
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.4 in
Height
59.1 in
103.5
168.3
100
168.7
168.3 in
Length
168.7 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTE
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
549 lb
15.42 %
General
Golf GTE
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTE
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf GTE
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTE
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf GTE
147 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf GTE
1553 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
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 GTE
30.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTE
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
