The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 23,300
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
71.9 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
168.8 in
Length
165.3 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.66 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
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
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
108 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
645 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft