The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 21,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 21,100
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 2.0 TDI BMT is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.87 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
47 mpg
64 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
758 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
758 mi
Golf 2.0 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).
84.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft