The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 21,400
€ 23,100
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
167.5
168.8 in
Length
167.5 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.11 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
28.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.44 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
74 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
48 mpg
city
62 mpg
62 mpg
highway
78 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
814 mi
Range
971 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
971 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
65.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
