The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 25,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is just 0.2 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
71.9 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
168.8 in
Length
168.7 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.87 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
16
Generation
CD
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 SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
67 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
44 mpg
city
57 mpg
59 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
799 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
799 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
71.9 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
71.9 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft