The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 23,300

€ 29,700

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.9 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
99.4
168.8
103.1
168.7
168.8 in
Length
168.7 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
16
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
47 mpg
city
40 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
675 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
675 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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