The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 23,000

€ 29,000

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
city
45 mpg
59 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
814 mi
Range
706 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
706 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft