The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 21,400
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 little bigger in every dimension. It's 2 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1825 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1488 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
2524
4288
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
4288 mm
Length
4268 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.65 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
128 bhp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
113 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

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12.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.7 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
12.9 kg/bhp
10.7 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
67 mpg  ( 75 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
75 MPGe
9 MPGe
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
58 mpg
city
7.1 kg
74 mpg
motorway
4.7 kg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 kg
814 mi
Range
302 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
302 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
25.6 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
467 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L