The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 25,500
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.3
168.4 in
Length
165.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
55 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
795 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
795 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
88.5 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
