The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 21,400

€ 21,400

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
99.4
168.8
103.1
167.6
168.8 in
Length
167.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.62 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
113 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
28.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.29 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.44 lb/hp
24.29 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
48 mpg
city
49 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
814 mi
Range
706 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
706 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
83.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft