The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 24,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 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 1.6 TDI (09 - 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 1.6 TDI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.53 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
759 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft