The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 24,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 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
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 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 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.86 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
55 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
795 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
795 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft