The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 25,100
€ 23,300
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.3
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
99.4
168.8
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 1.8 T
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.11 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.8 T
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
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21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
36 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
518 mi
Golf 1.8 T
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).
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).
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
