The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
168.4 in
Length
167.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.93 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
43 mpg
city
57 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
797 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
80.3 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft