The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 25,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) Golf GTE
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Golf GTE.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTE
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
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 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
168.8 in
Length
168.1 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTE
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.12 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTE
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTE
126 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
157 mpg
Golf GTE
44 mpg
city
No data
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
1657 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
1657 mi
Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
28.5 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft