The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 21,400
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.8 in
Length
165.3 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.37 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.44 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
48 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
833 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
833 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft