The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 21,100

€ 21,900

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is just 2.3 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1486
1808
2021
1491
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1491 mm
2537
4278
2620
4255
4278 mm
Length
4255 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1295 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
85 kg
6.16 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
104 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.45 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
12.78 kg/bhp
12.45 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
69 mpg
74 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
city
61 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
833 mi
Range
818 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
818 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 BMT
84.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L