The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 21,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT 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.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.4 in
Length
165.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.37 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
43 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
678 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
678 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft