The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 20,100
€ 26,700
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 1.6 TDI is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.86 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
16
Generation
AU
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
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
57 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
739 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
739 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).
86.4 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 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
1074 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
