The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 23,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.4 in
Length
165.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
16
Generation
1K
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 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
40 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
697 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
697 mi
Golf 2.0 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).
100.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft