The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 21,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,600
 VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
113 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
52 mpg
Golf GTD
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
690 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
690 mi
Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft