The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 23,300
€ 26,100
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
99.4
168.8
103.1
167.6
168.8 in
Length
167.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
47 mpg
city
53 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
777 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
777 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
