The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 31,000
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
168.8 in
Length
167.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.68 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
706 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
706 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
90.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft