The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,600
€ 25,600
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 2 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.6 cm lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1486
1808
2021
1492
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1492 mm
2537
4278
2620
4258
4278 mm
Length
4258 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1321 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
124 kg
8.58 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
113 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
11.69 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
72 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
69 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
727 mi
Range
797 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
80.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
