The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 20,100
€ 18,100
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The New Beetle 1.9 TDI is 12.6 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1498
1721
1897
1491
1799
2027
1721 mm
Width
1799 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1498 mm
Height
1491 mm
2515
4129
2620
4255
4129 mm
Length
4255 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1205 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
161 kg
11.79 %
General
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
84 bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
160 NM
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.35 kg/bhp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
14.35 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
58 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
58 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
48 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
633 mi
Range
634 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111 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).
92.9 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
