The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 23,100
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 2.0 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.9 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1486
1808
2021
1480
1786
2048
1808 mm
Width
1786 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1486 mm
Height
1480 mm
2537
4278
2578
4199
4278 mm
Length
4199 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
81 kg
5.81 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
104 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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10.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.11 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
74 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
45 mpg
city
60 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
899 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
899 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
436 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
