The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)

€ 23,300
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18) Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
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
2943 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)

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
5-speed manual 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
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
26.04 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
57 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
47 mpg
city
50 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
758 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
758 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).
84.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
3
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