The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 24,700
€ 22,200
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 7.9 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the Golf 1.8 T.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
1486
1808
2021
1480
1786
2048
1808 mm
Width
1786 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1486 mm
Height
1480 mm
2537
4278
2578
4199
4278 mm
Length
4199 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1376 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.17 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
158 bhp
Golf 1.8 T
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.6 kg/bhp
8.71 kg/bhp
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
42 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
54 mpg
city
31 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
503 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
503 mi
Golf 1.8 T
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
459 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
