The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 21,100

€ 32,600

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
167.6
168.4 in
Length
167.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.11 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
50 mpg
city
42 mpg
64 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
833 mi
Range
684 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
684 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
102.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft